Should we register now for the Portland Marathon . . . or is there a special time/discount for Portland Fit members?

If you feel confident about the marathon register now. My first year with Portland Fit I waited until I completed the 21 mile benchmark to register for the marathon.

There is no Portland Fit discount for the Portland Marathon.

The good thing about registering early is that you will be more committed to the training program and you won't wait too long to register and end up paying a late registration fee. Once I put it off and had to pay $125 to register late.

Another good reason to register early is that you will have a lower race bib number

Michael

Yes, you should register. Guaranteed entry date based on 9,000 entries will be August 15th ($90). The official registration deadline is September 7th. You don't want to get caught paying the late entry fee of $150!
There is no discount for Portland Fit members.
Walk On...

MY FIRST YEAR: I registered in April to hold myself accountable. I'd go to a concert if my ticket was worth $100.
Also, I like getting my name on my BIB and getting discount.

The last 4-5 years I've waited until mid summer so I'm not injured and on pace.

This year I have scheduling conflicts that I'm trying to sort out so I can still go and run OCT 7th.
I'm at a wedding in San Francisco 10-6-2007 in the evening. The latest flight back seems to be 10:17...arrive at Midnight. IF anyone has a private jet and is San Fran and flying back please let me know I would gladly chip in for gas and see about getting you a sweet deal on a refi if you needed it.

Summary: Register now. Deal with 'what if's' later.

Thanks TOny

About a month ago I registered for Portland Marathon. I did it then so I was committed and encouraged more so to stay focused on my walking. I am very excited for the marathon. This will be my third one. I have done the last two years but have never prepared myself for them so am curious how I will do this year compared to the last years.
Cindy