I agree with Maurice. It takes a lot of planning and co-ordination to
put on a race. I use to think that the marathon fees were high.
However, when I compared the cost per mile, the marathon can be
cheaper than a 10K.

For example, one national event charged $60 and $20 for a marathon
and 10K, respectively. The cost per mile for the marathon was
$60/26.2 or $2.29/mile. The cost per mile for the 10K was $20/6.2 or
$3.25/mile. When you factored in that the marathoners also got a
better t-shirt and a finisher's medal, they made out "like a bandit."

I wish you and your friend good luck.

--- In NBMA_Org@yahoogroups.com, "Maurice" <leemoe3@...> wrote:
>
> Running without a bib (not paying to enter), is called running as a
> bandit. It happens, but is considered stealing or cheating by
some.
> The reason why is that the entry fees pay for the support on the
> course. So if your friends take anything from the aid stations,
they
> didn't pay for it. Also, even if they don't, the fees paid for the
> course support, and the police protection. That aside, if they do
run
> as bandits, they could be pulled from the course. Also, I assume
you
> know that they won't get an official time. And I don't think I
would
> run through the finish chute.
>
> --- In NBMA_Org@yahoogroups.com, "anahalwah" <anahalwah@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > i was just wondering if anyone had any experience running a
marathon
> > without a bib. I know the rules say you can't but I'm sure people
> must
> > run without it. My friends wants to participate but can't afford
the
> > $100 fee.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > aaliyah
> >
>