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Jun 2015
4:24pm, 12 Jun 2015
15,930 posts
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flanker
I actually have no problem with them making money from the event if they want to - people who enter it have the choice of whether they think it is good value or not. Compared to many of the big ultras, where they operate in far less challenging terrain with far less support and administration, I think it is reasonably priced.
However I seem to remember last year published a list of their donations which ran into the 10s of 1000s.
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Jun 2015
6:22pm, 12 Jun 2015
3,828 posts
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Northern Exile
I don't have any problem with it either, if they didn't make money out it, well, I suppose it just wouldn't exist. What does irritate me is the intimation or suggestion that somehow or other part of your entry fee is going to a good cause/charity and that's absolutely not the case. The Lakeland 100/50 is beautifully executed and from a business point of view serves as a classic example of How to Do It properly. Bear in mind that I'm a miserable old sceptic please 
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Jun 2015
6:39pm, 12 Jun 2015
258 posts
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notpete
I think from a business point of view, they could make more money whacking an extra £20 or £30 on the entry fee. Not so great from the runners' point of view, but I suspect it'd still sell out.
Not too fussed about gels, but I did turn down soup at Langdale last year in favour of Haribo. More Haribo this year please!
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Jun 2015
7:40pm, 12 Jun 2015
5,648 posts
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100forRNIB
I think Marc could double prices and still sell out in a short period of time. Compared to nearly every other equivalent, it is a steal
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Jun 2015
7:41pm, 12 Jun 2015
5,649 posts
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100forRNIB
Let's be honest if 000s of people spend £80 running around an industrial estate called Brighton, there is no comparison.
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Jun 2015
8:37pm, 12 Jun 2015
3,829 posts
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Northern Exile
You reckon? I'm not sure. How much was the 100 entry .... £110 was it?
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Jun 2015
8:43pm, 12 Jun 2015
5,653 posts
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100forRNIB
People spend £100s and £100s for tri-athlons!
Thames Path is I think £125? American races are multiple $100s
Lakeland 50/100 is cheap.
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Jun 2015
8:44pm, 12 Jun 2015
5,654 posts
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100forRNIB
..and that's only my opinion, I'm sure some harp back to the golden days of one shilling a race
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Jun 2015
8:45pm, 12 Jun 2015
259 posts
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notpete
£90.
For comparison, ONER is £180 for an 82 miler.
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Jun 2015
9:44pm, 12 Jun 2015
16,265 posts
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Derby Tup
LDWA 100 is a great event and I'm not sure of latest cost but I'd guess a fair bit cheaper than L100. Catering and general facilities are superb 
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