Prize Money in US Marathons: Is It Competitive Enough

[Roman]

Compared to other sports, marathons don’t offer massive prize pools, but races like Boston and Chicago do award significant amounts. For example, the Boston Marathon winner earns $150,000, but is that enough to attract and retain elite US athletes? Should there be more sponsorships and bonuses for American runners?

[Sergio345]

I agree to this there should be more sponsorships and bonuses for American runners. Just like National Football League (NFL) teams generate more sponsorship revenue with a total of US$2.3 billion last year same csn be applicable to runners. There should be enough funds to attract and retain elite US athletes through sponsorships

[JeanD]

Prize money in U.S. marathons, while significant, often lags behind international events like the Berlin and London Marathons. While top U.S. races offer high payouts, the overall financial incentives for elite runners need to grow. Increased sponsorship, higher prizes, and lucrative appearance fees could help make U.S. marathons more competitive on the global stage.