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5 Ways To Save Money As A Marathon Runner
Run your favorite races without breaking the bank
When marathons are back in session, many runners will rush towards them. With shorter distance races like the 5K opening up in more areas, it will only be a matter of time before marathon season kicks off again.
However, anyone who’s ran a marathon knows they are expensive…especially if you run at the big-name marathons like the Boston Marathon.
But a marathon’s total expenses aren’t just registering. You also have to factor in travel which can get quite expensive for a marathon in another country.
Marathons can add up, but you shouldn’t let that deter you from running your favorite marathons at some point in your life.
#1: Live In A Place Near Several Marathons
If you live in a location near several marathons, you’ll save a lot of money on travel. Anytime you can drive from home beats buying airline tickets and a hotel room.
According to Runners World, the Top 3 States with the most marathons are California, Texas, and Washington State.
While the marathons are spread out across each state, putting yourself in a spot with more marathons allows you to run more of them without paying extra traveling expenses.