Every year, after events such as the New York Marathon ballot, timelines fill with excitement, disappointment and unfortunately, frustration aimed in the wrong direction. A familiar comment appears: I didn’t get in, but charity runners did—why should a 6 or 7 hour runner get a place when faster runners missed out? As someone who paces … More Who Deserves to Run a Marathon? The Truth About Ballots, Charity Places & Running for Everyone