Quote Originally Posted by Running Mommy View Post
Triathlon aint cheap, but liability insurance isn't either... And I don't care how many waivers they have, people will STILL try to get one over if say they hit a button in the road and go down. It's sad that we live in such a litigious society, but we do. So the race organizers must protect themselves.

Now as for IM (and I'm only speaking of the m-dot branded events) yes they are VERY pricey! But I do think that I get alot out of them. I mean they give you a post race video the NEXT MORNING that recaps the race. That cost's something to produce. And they have the best stocked aid stations. They really do put on a top class event. Do I think they still make a boatload of money?? SURE! They are a for profit business afterall. But at least I feel like I get something out of it.
But 100.00 for a sprint. Well I have to think long and hard to justify that.

Agreed 100%. IM races are worth the nearly $500 entry fee. Sorry if I came across as negative. It is a lot of money but you definitely get good value out of it.