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I'm sure this has come up before in this group. But, I am wondering if
someone can help me understand why there is such variation in race fees for
similar races in the same geographic area. Cases in point: Memphis in May
has upped its fee to $95 (and that's with early registration); St. Anthony's
early registration fee is $115! Yet, the Over the Mountain triathlon in
North Carolina is $55. I've done Memphis 4 times, Over the Mountain once,
and my wife did St. Anthony's in '03.
They are all olympic distance. There may be a little bit more support for
the racers in the big-time race at St. Anthony's, but not anything
noticeably different like when you do an Ironman. They are all nice races.
So, the only explanation I can come up with is that because St. Anthony's is
in a larger metropolitan area, it needs to be more expensive. But, twice as
much as a race in North Carolina? And what about Memphis? I love Mempis
in May, I think it's a great race. But, there is nothing special that you
get as a racer (in comparison with Over the Mountain) that should make it so
much more expensive. Plus, they have a major sponsor this year in Subaru.
It may seem like I'm whining about race fees (ok, maybe a little), but, what
I am really trying to find out is why such variation? So, if someone has
experience with race direction and can help us understand, that would be
great. Because otherwise, what I'm seeing is this...St. Anthony's 2800
racers (had at least that many in '04) times $115 each (assuming 100% of
racers register early) = $322,000. Many of the support crew are volunteers.
Many of the products given to racers are donated. On the surface, it
appears greedy.
Thanks
-Kevin
someone can help me understand why there is such variation in race fees for
similar races in the same geographic area. Cases in point: Memphis in May
has upped its fee to $95 (and that's with early registration); St. Anthony's
early registration fee is $115! Yet, the Over the Mountain triathlon in
North Carolina is $55. I've done Memphis 4 times, Over the Mountain once,
and my wife did St. Anthony's in '03.
They are all olympic distance. There may be a little bit more support for
the racers in the big-time race at St. Anthony's, but not anything
noticeably different like when you do an Ironman. They are all nice races.
So, the only explanation I can come up with is that because St. Anthony's is
in a larger metropolitan area, it needs to be more expensive. But, twice as
much as a race in North Carolina? And what about Memphis? I love Mempis
in May, I think it's a great race. But, there is nothing special that you
get as a racer (in comparison with Over the Mountain) that should make it so
much more expensive. Plus, they have a major sponsor this year in Subaru.
It may seem like I'm whining about race fees (ok, maybe a little), but, what
I am really trying to find out is why such variation? So, if someone has
experience with race direction and can help us understand, that would be
great. Because otherwise, what I'm seeing is this...St. Anthony's 2800
racers (had at least that many in '04) times $115 each (assuming 100% of
racers register early) = $322,000. Many of the support crew are volunteers.
Many of the products given to racers are donated. On the surface, it
appears greedy.
Thanks
-Kevin