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Oct 2019
8:55am, 23 Oct 2019
287 posts
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Rog T
Welcome along matt.
Since I decided (with Mrs T permission) that I wished to do them all fairly soon the main thing I've been concentrating on is the overall planning. What with the different entry policy/requirements and differing overall costs etc. Would I want to do 2 just a few weeks apart - I thought about entering Berlin ballot as well as applying for guaranteed Chicago place in 2020 but then ruled it out.
Hi Trin - sorry I missed your post. It's a shame that they keep addingto the Majors as it does make it harder for various reasons for many people to complete. I'm hoping to get 6 in before they possibly add a 7th - I've heard China (can't remember exactly where) is under review as a possibility at the moment. They have ssid, though that anyone who has started a 6 star journey before any more are added can still complete and get the medal. I wonder if they were doing sonething like that when it was just the 5?
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Oct 2019
9:05am, 23 Oct 2019
992 posts
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Trin
I didn't hear of anything like that Rog, but it was a while ago now so I would imagine it will have expired by now if they did. Thanks though 😊
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Oct 2019
2:33pm, 23 Oct 2019
84 posts
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KeithL
All six are very different races each with their own unique atmosphere.
Its of course a personal thing but my order for them would be
1) London - its just a fantastic day out and that / NY have the biggest crowds
2) Boston - the history, the whole weekend, the approach of the locals
3) Chicago - best organised (IMO)
3) Tokyo - its a very different experience. Great support, friendly race
5) New York - Great crowds challenging logistics at start, loved Central park finish
6) Berlin - Nice finish under Brandenburg Gate, great city but route a bit dull
Sure others will disagree and there is no right answer
Its a great marketing ploy by the above six / Abbotts to self decree these as "Majors" and above other races. But good luck to them
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Oct 2019
2:54pm, 23 Oct 2019
3,061 posts
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jabberknit
I've done 2, but I am getting on a bit. I did London in 1982 and Berlin 32 years later in 2014.
I think at that rate of progress it'd take me about another 125 years to complete the 6.
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Oct 2019
4:48pm, 23 Oct 2019
288 posts
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Rog T
Thanks for your rankings and highlights KeithL. I've managed to get accommodation in New York that isn't too much of a walk to the bus pick up or from the finish. Just a bit nervous about the very early start and sleeping in (actually, I doubt I'll sleep at all!). How did you get your spot for Tokyo? Ballot, tour company or time qualified?
Jabberknit - judging by the way you are knocking out the marathons you might have to get the rest of them on your list for a bit of variety :D Great work!
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Oct 2019
5:33pm, 23 Oct 2019
3,062 posts
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jabberknit
Just catching up on the 3+ decades of not running (which I really regret), Rog T.
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Oct 2019
10:10pm, 23 Oct 2019
79 posts
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mattglen_
Excluding good for age/ time based qualifications, which events are the hardest to get in to via the usual methods? I suppose this is the big question for the majority of us.
I got in to London ballot on my first try (sorry!) and I know the odds are low there. I've seen so much chat about using a tour company for Tokyo so I guess that's the best way in there?
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Oct 2019
10:16pm, 23 Oct 2019
29,022 posts
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Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs)
The qualifying times for Tokyo are tough 
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Oct 2019
10:29pm, 23 Oct 2019
7,880 posts
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becca7
I think Boston is the toughest for men. Tokyo for women as it needs sub 3:30, as I recall. The charity options are the best way in there and are a lot less expensive than Boston and less expensive than tour companies. The Tokyo registration process was very stressful for those who entered this year.
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Oct 2019
6:44am, 24 Oct 2019
29,023 posts
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Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs)
Tokyo QT for men is 2:45.
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