ames – For random runners, it’s a lottery system.
However there are several ways you can guarantee yourself a spot. One is through getting sponsored to raise money for approved charities. Another is to be a member of the NY Road Runners and run in at least 9 of their races/yr plus volunteer at one event – I think.
yoshi – If you don’t mind my asking, what’s your minute:mile pace?
Also, now that you’re going the long distances, how true is it that it’s harder to go from 0-3 miles, than from 3-26?