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How does the NYC lottery work?

penlynwilsonpenlynwilson
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Can someone explain to me how the NYC marathon lottery works?  I see it starts on 4/7.  We're flying to Paris 4/7 - 4/8 and want to be sure if there is a response window I can make it.

Thanks!

 

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  • Cary BlancoCary Blanco
    Hi Penny

    Not sure which situation you're in, see the two options below.

    1) Sorry, you just missed it! Lottery entry was Nov 3rd to March 15. Try for 2011.

    or

    2) Are you talking about if you win a lottery spot that you already applied for? If you win a spot when they do the drawing, they charge the credit card you used to apply and you're in - period, done deal. No need to worry about responding if you're traveling abroad. You can defer your winning entry, but you'll need to pay again for guaranteed entry the next year. You'll usually see the charge on your credit card before you get the email or log in to the website to confirm. So, no charge on card = no spot. Charge on card = you're in yippie!!! Good Luck, hope to see you in NYC on Nov 7th.
  • Scott AlexanderScott Alexander
    I applied for the lottery too, but don't remember when we'll see the charge/be notified. Anyone know that?!?
  • Cary BlancoCary Blanco

    It was June 4th last year. I believe they moved it to up April 7th this year (as per http://www.nycmarathon.org/entrantinfo/apply.htm) because they started the lottery entry much earlier. You'll get an email letting you know either way, but you'll see they charge on your credit card statement first if you're selected. You can also probably log in to the profile site on the 6th and see if you're selected.

  • penlynwilsonpenlynwilson

    Temper tantrum warning. . . . .

    I'm ticked.  Really, really ticked.    I'll be even more ticked come April 7 to find that I got a slot in NYC.  Why?  Because the American Dietetic Association conference is in Boston that weekend, and I have official duties I have to fulfill there.  I was thinking I'd just do NYC if I got in.  No big deal.  If I didn't get in, I'd start tri training again.  But, now that I can't do it, I want to do it!  I'm going to lay on the floor, hold my breath, and beat my arms and legs for a few minutes before I resume being an adult (OK, kind of an adult). 

    Temper tantrum over. . . .kind of. . . . .

     

  • Cary BlancoCary Blanco
    Posted By Penny Wilson on 22 Mar 2010 04:48 PM

    Temper tantrum warning. . . . .

    I'm ticked.  Really, really ticked.    I'll be even more ticked come April 7 to find that I got a slot in NYC.  Why?  Because the American Dietetic Association conference is in Boston that weekend, and I have official duties I have to fulfill there.  I was thinking I'd just do NYC if I got in.  No big deal.  If I didn't get in, I'd start tri training again.  But, now that I can't do it, I want to do it!  I'm going to lay on the floor, hold my breath, and beat my arms and legs for a few minutes before I resume being an adult (OK, kind of an adult). 

    Temper tantrum over. . . .kind of. . . . .

     

    Does that mean I shouldn't wish you good luck any more? 

    If you "get in", and you can't "do it" this year, I believe you can defer your entry for up to 3 years. 

     

     

  • penlynwilsonpenlynwilson

    Cary: I'll take all the good luck I can get.  If I get in, I'll defer.   Something to keep me motivated.

     

     

  • Cary BlancoCary Blanco
    Good Luck to all Team EN in the NYC Marathon Lottery! You'll know tomorrow!
  • Steven FordSteven Ford

    Penny, if you are coming to boston we should hook up. Love to meet you and my wife who is a weight watchers leader would love to as well.

    Good Luck in Paris and NYC lottery.

  • Scott AlexanderScott Alexander
    NYC Lottery results are released TODAY at 12noon Eastern!!! Good luck to all!

    @Penny, good luck in Paris - have some culinary fun too!
  • Scott AlexanderScott Alexander
    Marathon registration status: Not accepted
    Guess that means a big fat NO for me this year.
    Looks like Aaron Smith got in though, per his FB posting.

    I'm 1-3 so far with the lotteries this year. YES: Alcatraz (although I was unable to take it), NO: Leadville and NYC marathon.
    Hopefully kona will be kinder next week!

  • Cary BlancoCary Blanco
    Sorry Scott. You're guaranteed after 3 consecutive years of not getting in via lottery, keep trying.

    I'll be there (I got in via 9+1 program).
  • penlynwilsonpenlynwilson

    I got in!  I got in!  I got in!  . . . I have to defer.  I have to defer.  I have to defer.

    I signed up before I realized I have a meeting that same weekend that I can't miss.  So, Yea! Bummer!  What mixed feelings.

    We are in the airport about to catch our flight to London then to Paris.  Got to be sure I can get through that one OK before looking at more. . . Aurovoir!

     

  • Cary BlancoCary Blanco
    uh, congrats ... i think.

    Have a great run in Paris!!!
  • Barbara SpitlerBarbara Spitler
    Good for you Penny! I'm jealous on both counts: NYC marathon and London/Paris! image
  • manconamancona
    I just found out I will be running New York again this year, did anyone else make it in or is it just Cary and me that will be there?
  • Scott AlexanderScott Alexander
    Will Cary be running it in flip flops?
  • Cary BlancoCary Blanco
    @matt - looking forward to meeting you in November. Perhaps we can arrainge wan EN NYC meetup. We can also try to get hooked up with the marathon nation folks.

    @Scott - today is my first day Back in flip flops after IMLP. I had a no flip flop rule for 2 weeks prior to the event as I wanted to protect my feet. Dont worry, all weekend in Placid I sported checkered vans that provided comfort and style I require image
  • tuckermtuckerm
    @Matt and @Ira(Cary) - I am not running but would be up for a meetup? Beers the night before? Just kidding, or am I? Maybe lunch after the race? I work Sundays in the city so would be happy to come in early to meet.
  • manconamancona
    Cary and Tucker - I like Cary's idea of doing an EN/MN meet up... calling Coach P, what are the MN folks up to?

    I can probably do late Friday evening or early Saturday evening. Sunday afternoon is out for me as I will probably keep running right from the finsih to the subway to the airport again like last year.
  • Cary BlancoCary Blanco

    Matt, Tucker I've created a new thread for this so we may attract more people:



    http://endurancenation.us.dnnmax.co...fault.aspx



    I'll meet up with just the two of you if need be. Matt - I'll get you my contact info via PM - let me know if you need anything for the race.



    - Cary

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