congratulations you did nothing and earned 3000 today

This afternoon,

the much-anticipated 2018 Beijing Marathon

finally announced the final lottery results,

some runners are happy while others are disappointed.

There are runners who have been lucky enough to win the lottery four years in a row...

and there are also cases where four runners didn't win a single spot...

Some runners even started playing a relay game...

Runners who have been following the Beijing Marathon for years

might have noticed a problem,

which is that getting a spot in the Beijing Marathon lottery

is becoming increasingly difficult...

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It is indeed getting harder and harder to win a spot in the Beijing Marathon lottery...

The marathon craze is heating up across China, and the number of applicants for the Beijing Marathon is also increasing year by year. In 2016, the number of applicants was 66,576. By 2017, this number had increased to 98,687, and this year it has surpassed the 110,000 mark.

According to data released by the Beijing Marathon Organizing Committee, a total of 111,793 people registered for the 2018 Beijing Marathon. Among those who passed the committee's performance review and qualified for the lottery, about 68% were Category A runners and about 32% were Category B runners.Note: Category A runners are those who have participated in a full marathon within the past two years and finished within 6 hours; Category B runners are those who have participated in a half marathon within the past year and finished within 3 hours.）

The increase in the number of applicants means a decrease in the lottery rate:

In 2016, the lottery rate for Category A runners was about 60%, and for Category B runners it was about 20%.

In 2017, the lottery rate for Category A runners was about 45%, and for Category B runners it was about 10%.

In 2018, the lottery rate for Category A runners was about 36.5%, and for Category B runners it was about 10.4%.

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It's okay if you didn't win the lottery; at least you saved a few thousand bucks!

Many runners who didn't win the lottery might still be feeling down about it. But there's no need to feel that way. By not running the Beijing Marathon, you actually saved a few thousand bucks without doing anything. Curious how? Let me break down the costs for you.

Can't go to BeijingYou can save on these expenses:

Registration fee:¥200

The marathon registration fee is the most basic expense, and not running saves you this cost.

Charity spot:¥2000

If you didn't win the lottery but still want to run, you'd have to buy a charity spot. Not running saves you this 2000 yuan expense.

Transportation costs:¥300~2000

If you're in Beijing or nearby provinces, transportation costs are manageable with a train or high-speed rail. But if you're from a southern city thousands of kilometers away, you'd need to fly, and with taxi and subway costs, it could approach 2000 yuan.

Accommodation costs:¥300~600

A room in a chain hotel in Beijing costs around 300 yuan, while a night in a star-rated hotel could range from 500 to 700 yuan.

Food costs:¥500

Since you're in Beijing, you'd want to try some local delicacies like Peking duck, old Beijing hotpot, stewed liver, and braised pork knuckle.You wouldn't want to miss these, and you'd probably want to bring back someDaoxiangcun pastries, candied fruits, and other specialties.

Sightseeing costs:¥200

While in the capital, you'd want to visit famous landmarks like the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace, and these entrance fees add to your expenses.

Just the above-listed expenses alone,could cost you between 1500 and 3500 yuan, and if you use a charity spot, the cost could go up to 5500 yuan...Thinking about it this way, not winning the lottery actually saved you a few thousand yuan! Runners who didn't win might feel like they've saved a lot of money.

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Summary

Runners who saved this big amount might as well save the moneyfor future use or spend it on other marathons. People often say,"He who has never been to the Great Wall is not a true hero, and he who has never run the Beijing Marathon is truly regretful!"Many marathon enthusiasts have a strong desire to run the Beijing Marathon, seeing it as a milestone in their running career.

In my opinion, what is meant to come will come, and you will eventually win the lottery. So,runners shouldn't be in such a hurry to unlock the Beijing Marathon. It's more important to focus on improving your running skills. As long as you are well-prepared, you will eventually get a spot.

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