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- But not every race is so popular. Road races have hit the wall. The number of finishers in events in the United States has fallen from a peak of about 19 million in 2013 to just over 17 million in 2016.
The title had me very confused! I forgot that someone will find a way to make a profit off anything, even something as solitary as running. I've always run alone, and my preferred distance 7-10 km doesn't fit into most events. Is group racing a good experience?
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ButterflyEffect · 2707 days ago · link ·
Races do have expenses to cover, but the larger, syndicated races are price-inflated to up their margin. That said, it's easy to still get a good deal but you have to sign-up far in advance. 10km is a semi-common distance but it seems more popular in trail races than road races. Group runs, not necessarily races, are a lot of fun, at least in my experience. It's been a great way to meet people and learn more about running.