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Author Topic: TOU prize money increase for 2009  (Read 12332 times)
Paul Petersen
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« Reply #15 on: March 14, 2009, 06:49:37 pm »

Not surprising given both the failure of the race and poor economy (which affects sponsorships). For SLC's first year, the 1st place was $10,000, but that didn't last long. It was supposed to become a major marathon, but it's shrunk almost every year. Still, $2500 is a good pot, and the decrease will benefit local runners.
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« Reply #16 on: March 14, 2009, 11:11:02 pm »

I was actually already leaning toward doing TOU as my peak fall marathon.  It being my home course and all.  Besides, I have done SGM two years in a row with last year still leaving a bad taste in my mouth.  I "may" have an outside chance at some money now to boot...
SG usually always leaves a bad taste in my mouth.   I have only done TOU once but liked it.
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« Reply #17 on: March 15, 2009, 07:59:11 am »

Even before I read this my plan was "IF", and that is a big if, I'm doing a marathon this year it would be TOU. I had a great experience with the race directors in '06 even though I didn't run. I had a great experience with Jon, Paul, Logan, and the rest of the crew in '07. For its size, I think it is a well run race. Even though the last miles are not ideal with all the turns etc. that made for some good opportunity for family support. It is a fast course. I just hope that when the times comes I can join you 2:30-2:40 guys going after the table scraps...  Wink
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« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2009, 03:00:07 pm »

Are you sure about that flyer for TOU Marathon?  I just looked at the website and it says $1000, 500, 250 for top 3, that's it.  Maybe their website is outdated or you were looking at another race?
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« Reply #19 on: March 18, 2009, 03:21:44 pm »

Are you sure about that flyer for TOU Marathon?  I just looked at the website and it says $1000, 500, 250 for top 3, that's it.  Maybe their website is outdated or you were looking at another race?

Yes, dead sure. The internet is full of lies.
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« Reply #20 on: March 18, 2009, 03:22:13 pm »

Yes, I received the flyer, too.  They are often slow about updating their website.  The flyer specifically highlighted the new money.
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« Reply #21 on: March 18, 2009, 04:56:47 pm »

I called the race director for TOU and they confirmed your flyer report, except 4th gets $500.  Thanks for letting us all know! 
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« Reply #22 on: March 18, 2009, 06:34:07 pm »

I think I got 5th in the very first TOU. Can I get $250 retroactively?
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« Reply #23 on: March 18, 2009, 07:11:38 pm »

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I think I got 5th in the very first TOU. Can I get $250 retroactively?

Yes, except it would only be worth $100 now due to inflation.  Or, if you had taken it and invested in the stock market, it would be worth about $3.  And that is assuming you were smart enough to dollar cost average.
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« Reply #24 on: May 12, 2009, 01:12:08 pm »

Also, the TOU expo and dinner will be at the new conference center...thank goodness! No more Copper Mill. Sometimes it's nice to rub elbows with people, but only figuratively, not literally.
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« Reply #25 on: June 19, 2009, 06:26:16 pm »

I doubt it will attract more competition outside of Utah. No Kenyan or uber elite American is going to come run a downhill marathon in Logan for $1500.
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« Reply #26 on: June 19, 2009, 09:17:03 pm »

Actually, there are usually 2 Kenyans each year to add some nice competition- usually 2:20-2:25 guys.  Keeps everyone honest.  The race with no Kenyans is St. George, due to no prize money.  Granted, $1500 isn't a lot if you're running for a living, and 2:20 isn't amazing, but it's still nice to see the added competition.
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« Reply #27 on: June 22, 2009, 10:23:00 am »

For a Keynan $1500 potential per marathon win is enough to decide to run for a living. Those guys manage to live off essentially nothing while here in the US, and $1000 is a lot of money in Kenya.
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