Well I checked the status of my entry for the New York City marathon, and I was not accepted. Guess we’ll try again next year.

I’m a little sad, but I know I can look for another marathon in the late October/November time frame to round out the season.

here is the actual email they sent me a few hours later …….

Entry Number: 151127,

Dear **** *********

Thank you again for applying for the ING New York City Marathon 2007. I am sorry to inform you that, unfortunately, you were not selected in the random lottery drawing. I wish we could accept everyone, but we have to limit the size of the field to ensure a top-quality experience – and I hope you get to experience it yourself one day!

There is good news, however. You can still enter the race this year, since there are some guaranteed entries reserved for our two official charities and other new charity partners. Visit here to find out how you can use this opportunity to run the race while raising money for a worthy cause.

In addition, there are some guaranteed entries reserved for international tour groups through our Official International Travel Partners.

For other racing opportunities, keep in mind that New York Road Runners hosts races in New York City almost every weekend. Guaranteed entry into the NYC Half-Marathon Presented by NIKE on Sunday, August 5, is still available – visit here for details about purchasing a travel package or running in support of a charity. Starting in Central Park, passing through Times Square, and continuing along the waterfront to a finish in Lower Manhattan, this race will attract runners from around the world.

For complete information about all NYRR races, as well as membership and other programs, go to our website.

Finally, I encourage you to apply for the ING New York City Marathon 2008. Did you know that if you applied and were denied three years in a row, you are eligible for guaranteed entry the fourth year? (If this is your third consecutive denial, you may already be guaranteed for the 2008 race! E-mail us with your name, date of birth, and a short note and we’ll check our records and get back to you.)

Thank you so much for your interest in the ING New York City Marathon. I wish you a summer of healthy and gratifying running.

Sincerely,

Mary Wittenberg
President and CEO, New York Road Runners
Race Director, ING New York City Marathon