Ironman entrance fee
Samtheman1k
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I read in the magazine, that the UK Ironman lost something like £60,000 this year, and thus the fee is going up to £235 (£275 inc late payment). With 1500 competitors, I make that £375,500 income (assuming 1000/500 split on fees) that they are going to make, purely from the entrance fees. How come that they make a loss on this event??? Where does all the money go???? It just seems that it is too expensive for many people, particuarly those on lowish incomes.
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I completed IronmanUK this year, and to be honest it was the finest organised event I have completed in my 2 years of events. Having been there I can see exactly where all of the money goes. The organisation is down to a 'tee' and there are so many tents, displays, and stands to use and visit, the day was outstanding.
Don't get me wrong, 275 pounds is a lot of money and you have to be very keen to enter in the first place. But I felt it was worth the money.
That said, this year I fancy the Big Woody, and its cheaper.
Anywho, hope your training goes well
having said that, we make a lost whatever we do (eg. building the english channel, the waterloo and city line, the wembley stadium and now the olympic village) it's absolutely ridiculous. i doubt we can build the olympic village on time.
I thought that all IM,s were roughly the same costs??