It wasn't Chicago, but how about this?
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Hi Reader, Earlier this year you applied to be one of our five runners representing Racing For Sustainability in 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. While you were not one of the five, we did find out we have even more bibs for next year, so if Chicago is the race you really want, be sure to look out for those next year! That said, we do have some bibs for the Big Sur Marathon next year, and we wanted to give you first dibs to apply. We will liekly have less sign ups than for Chicago, your chances are defintiely higher! Big Sur is sold out, and bibs are hard to come by, so this may be a fun oppirtunity if its been on your list. If you want to apply:
I want to highlight that the fundraising amount does include the entry fee, so that will not be an additional cost on top. We will have more races coming with bibs available (including yes, some of the majors), so stay tuned! We would love to have you join us sometime soon. This years Racing For Sustainability runners are feeling like a true team and are getting lots of perks, hope we can celebrate with you in the same way. In the meantime, enjoy your training as a space to be present in a rollercoaster of a time we are in. -- and the RFS Team |
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