Ultramarathon race prices are getting a bit crazy.

Yes, market forces are speaking as runners pay it and as long as we continue to pay these prices they'll stay where they are or keep going up.

• But how should we be thinking about it?
• UTMB is cheaper than Javalina
• Why can't we transfer race entries more easily?
• ...much much more.

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