registering for a race you can't make?

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godblessourhome
godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
would you ever sign up for a race you know you can't make because of the entry bling?

my sister's wedding is october 1 and so is the denver skirt chaser. :( i'm thinking of signing up for the race even though i know i can't make it because registering provides you with your choice of skirt and top (included - a savings of $30).

what do you think? go for it or wrong?

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  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    Well, since most of those races are raising money for charity and you paying to do the race (whether you run it or not( gets money to the charity, I don't have an issue with you doing so.
  • HealthyEscape
    HealthyEscape Posts: 255
    Is there an entry fee? If there is, is the savings of $30 really worth it?
  • bonnienm
    bonnienm Posts: 329 Member
    Do you know anyone else who might want to run it? You could sign them up that way they get to run free and you still get the discount:)
  • vick9180
    vick9180 Posts: 144 Member
    Is the entry fee for the race equal to or less than that $30 you'd be saving? Cause if so, then go for it. There is no law that says just because you enter a race that you have to compete in it. :smile:
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    the entry fee does not go towards a charity. the entry fee is $115; the clothes (skirt and shirt) would be $145 if i bought them at full price from the website. it is something i had planned on buying at a later date. plus i have a discount code for an additional 10% off and i'll save on taxes and shipping.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    the entry fee does not go towards a charity. the entry fee is $115; the clothes (skirt and shirt) would be $145 if i bought them at full price from the website. it is something i had planned on buying at a later date. plus i have a discount code for an additional 10% off.

    $115 and it doesn't go to charity? Wow.

    Anyway, so you'll spend $230 to save $30?
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    the entry fee does not go towards a charity. the entry fee is $115; the clothes (skirt and shirt) would be $145 if i bought them at full price from the website. it is something i had planned on buying at a later date. plus i have a discount code for an additional 10% off.

    $115 and it doesn't go to charity? Wow.

    Anyway, so you'll spend $230 to save $30?

    i'll spend $115 to save $30.
  • cmw72
    cmw72 Posts: 390 Member
    Could you pay the entry fee for somebody else, and you keep the swag?
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
    the entry fee does not go towards a charity. the entry fee is $115; the clothes (skirt and shirt) would be $145 if i bought them at full price from the website. it is something i had planned on buying at a later date. plus i have a discount code for an additional 10% off.

    $115 and it doesn't go to charity? Wow.

    Anyway, so you'll spend $230 to save $30?

    i'll spend $115 to save $30.

    Maybe I'm misreading. The cost of the race INCLUDES the outfit? If so, then sure, go for it.
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    Could you pay the entry fee for somebody else, and you keep the swag?

    none of my friends are runners. the few walkers i know are participating in the susan g. komen 5k for breast cancer the following day.
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    the entry fee does not go towards a charity. the entry fee is $115; the clothes (skirt and shirt) would be $145 if i bought them at full price from the website. it is something i had planned on buying at a later date. plus i have a discount code for an additional 10% off.

    $115 and it doesn't go to charity? Wow.

    Anyway, so you'll spend $230 to save $30?

    i'll spend $115 to save $30.

    Maybe I'm misreading. The cost of the race INCLUDES the outfit? If so, then sure, go for it.

    sorry for not being clear. yes the cost of the entry fee include the outfit.
  • heathersmilez
    heathersmilez Posts: 2,579 Member
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  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    thanks everyone. i think i am going to do it. i called the company that's hosting the run and they don't mind me registering just for the merchandise. :) it is actually going to save me $45 with the free taxes and shipping.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    No big deal - lots of people sign up and then don't do the race (sick, injured, don't train, etc.).
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