Years ago you used to have to pay $11 to even enter the lottery for the NYC Marathon. A class action lawsuit eventually outlawed that practice so now it’s free to enter the drawing… but you have to pre-authorize the charge for the registration fee if you get picked. This year, it’s a whopping $295.
In all the years of trying, I’ve gotten it once — the very first time I applied actually.
That was 13 years ago.
Maybe this is my year to go back.
Aw, the Statue of Liberty is adorable!