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Shoes, Fees, Competition: Why the NYC Marathon Is Out of Reach for Many
31 October 2026 at 10:00
Running has long been celebrated as a cheap and accessible sport. But the culture of racing, especially in New York, is often anything but.
Michael Conway, a marathon runner, owns five pairs of running sneakers, each of which cost at least $160.
© Joe Timmerman for The New York Times
