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mrsbeer05
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I know this is a long shot but is there anyone who has a Houston Half (Jan. 20) registration that won't be able to make it and wants to transfer it to me? I'll pay whatever fees are associated of course.

A friend and I totally miscommunicated on which Houston half we were running and I would like to run in January with her if possible. I could get in via donation, but $400 to race, even if it goes to charity, is too steep for me.
montegobay
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I wouldn't do it. They forbid it and if they find out you did it, you will be banned for life. They are also meticulous about checking photo ids at packet pick up.
mrsbeer05
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I was totally unaware of that. Thanks for the heads up.
wbt5845
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They don't let you transfer a paid bib? The Cowtown allows you to pay $20 and have the registration transferred to you.

Yeah, if you run with someone else's bib, that's a big no-no.
montegobay
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No. No transferring.
Buford T. Justice
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I know someone that got the lifetime ban for that activity.
wessimo
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Check Craigslist a few weeks before the race and you can buy a bib. Just make sure they pick it up and give you the actual bib. Buy one from someone of the same gender and relative same age group and you should be fine.

Some will debate the ethics of doing this but you can decide for yourself. As long as you are not fast enough to get on the podium I wouldn't have qualms with doing it to run with a friend.
wbt5845
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Seems dumb to not allow transfers. The Cowtown makes a lot of money off those.
htxag09
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Would be more expensive but can you sign up for the full and switch to the half?
mrsbeer05
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I agree.
montegobay
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What would keep scalpers from buying up all the bibs for popular races like Houston if transferring was possible? It's also a safety issue. When you buy someone's bib, what if something happens to you during a race? They don't even know who you are.

I say don't do it. It's their rule. You should follow it.
mrsbeer05
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montegobay said:

What would keep scalpers from buying up all the bibs for popular races like Houston if transferring was possible? It's also a safety issue. When you buy someone's bib, what if something happens to you during a race? They don't even know who you are.

I say don't do it. It's their rule. You should follow it.


Oh I'm not. I'm too much of a rule follower. And the thought of getting hurt and someone thinking I'm "Susie Smith" freaks me out.
Robert C. Christian
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montegobay said:

What would keep scalpers from buying up all the bibs for popular races like Houston if transferring was possible? It's also a safety issue. When you buy someone's bib, what if something happens to you during a race? They don't even know who you are.

I say don't do it. It's their rule. You should follow it.

1 bib per transaction? Easier to scalp when you can buy 8 tickets+ per transaction.
94chem
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I think you meant Aramco.
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