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I have always wondered about how much professional runners make as far as "salary" goes from sponsorships. I know it depends largely on one's ability, so about what would it be for men who run in the range of about I realize those are just some "arbitrary" ranges, but I was just wondering if anyone had any information about what kind of times get about what kind of pay in the world of distance running - it's just been something I've always wondered about.

You realize there are more events competed than the distances, right? He's only raced a few 5k's to my knowledge. Could anyone give some info on the slower ranges, like I'll bet many are making less than that. Like the precious poster says it all depends on nationality. In the words of Craig Mottram "I'm more of an anomaly then they are" Potential-A runner with more potential fast times early or with little training probably has a better chance of getting sponsors. How you market yourself-look at Dean Karnazes.

He cannot sniff those times and yet due to his pr department he is making plenty of money.

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You need to seperate yourself from most others. Championships-Meb has an Olympic silver, which can command appearance fees and gets sponsors.

Unlike many occupations, doctors, lawyers, engineers good runners cannot make a living from this sport, very good runners scrape by and the great runners get a healthy salary. Only the best of the best get rich.

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Everyone here is talking out of his bony ass. Right out of college. They are by far in the minority.

Only a very small percentage of American distance runners can make a living off of their salaries from their sponsors. Very very small percentage. It's sad that people actually think American distance runners make good money. To answer the previous poster's question: You won't get shoes from a shoe company either.

You may depending on how generous your local shoe store is get shoes from a generous shoe store. The numbers are pretty much the same for You need to run low 28's to get shoes from a shoe company.

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If you run Running fast is no guarantee of any kind of earnings. You have to play the game. Know the right people AND run And in most cases, what you do earn is very temporary and dependent on maintaining that high level or you will lose it quicker than you got it The bottom line is very few people can make a good living in the sport. If you attempt to make a living as a If you have no money to pay the fine you will be beaten publicly with a large rotting fish.

You can try, but you'll go very hungry; and very likely die of starvation. I read in the news paper that webb signed with Nike for a SEVEN FIGURE salary That was in the San Diego Union Tribune Thats over one million a year. So how much do you think the Gouchers make? Wow, are you that air headed? Really, it's an honest question because anybody with even an average intelligence can understand what he's asking for.

It doesn't matter really if Lagat is a miler, you can still give at least some sort of answer as to what type of salary he makes off of his running. And with a little bit of brainstorming, you could even figure what other runners in other events i.

You're just purposely being a jackass and should be put through a wood chipper for it. Just depends on how you market yourself to the company. Many companies have Ambassador Programs through the reps which are worth trainers per year, 2 pair of flats and a nice assortment of clothing.

Just where do you guys think they make all this money? How many runners do you know get appearance fees?

How many runners are paid to run and paid well? Those that are don't make much.

It's just not cost effective to the companies. Guys, I hate to break it to you, but runners aren't the household names that basketball, baseball and football players are. Seems like the way to riches is a very, very narrow road. FACT Really, I know guys who have run Track and field is becoming like major league sports with a salary cap.