New York Marathon.

They are on their way out the door to the start of the New York Marathon: Josh, Emily, and Steve. 


New York City Marathon web site

This race gives away lots of money.  The Open Division is only one area where there is money.

Open Division: Final Position, Equal for Men & Women: 

1	130,000 ($200,000 if previous champion.)
2	65,000
3	40,000
4	25,000
5	15,000
6	10,000
7*	7,000
8*	5,000
9*	2,000
10*	1,000
Total = $600,000 ($300,000 Men + $300,000 Women)

*Places 7 through 10 will be reduced by 50 percent for times slower than 2:16:30 (men) and 2:39:00 (women), including U.S finishers (no adjustment for weather); only women competing in the all-women's professional race are eligible for open division prize money.