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Hmm, that is a tough decision. I think I'd probably end up running it--it's good for local business, right? But it's probably also a strain on resources.

I think the marathon should have been cancelled/postponed. As much as it sucks for everyone that has invested their time and money into it - the resources should be used to help those in need.

The marathon brings so much money into the city, there is no way it will be cancelled. I have no idea how they're going to have enough police to help out though. I don't really think it's right that they're undoubtedly using extra resources to get the race course ready for the runners instead of putting that energy into areas with the greatest need.

@FutureMrsMcK: I saw that, too! I think it's pretty awesome.

I'm getting tired of all this talk about "We have to show the world how resilient New York is!!!!!!" I mean, I think people get it, right? There are more important things than a marathon and this certainly falls under the category.

I understand that people have trained a long time for this marathon, but a race like that just goes against the essence of what is going on in the area. If you watch the runners you see people tossing aside so much clothing, throwing garbage and water everywhere. It's just not fair to the people who have nothing right now to know that the city is making that a priority.

I'm not that hardcore about running, but I am training for a half in March and I have done three other half marathons, and if I was in the NYC marathon and it was cancelled I wouldn't be upset. IT WAS A HURRICANE!!! I don't see why they are letting it go on, somethings are bigger than marathons, like a hurricane.
hurricane>marathon

i know someone who flew from asia to run the NYC marathon (lived here previously and wanted to come back for a visit in conjunction to the marathon) and he's boycotting it. i respect his decision.

UPDATE:

Apparently the Marathon has been cancelled.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/02/new-york-city-marathon-canceled-hurricane_n_2066652.html?1351890748&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

My brother just flew in today to run the Marathon. His qualification for it was unexpected and he was really excited to go run it. He just started competing in marathons, so it was a big deal for him. I feel bummed for him not being able to run in it, since he has worked his butt off for it.

I do understand why they canceled it though. They need that man-power to go to the hurricane devastation. I just feel bad for my brother because he has 5 days in NYC for nothing really. Maybe he'll be able to get plugged in to help somehow!

I am a NYC resident and am thrilled at the decision to cancel it. I felt very strongly about it, writing letters to the mayor and the organizers. The city is a mess still. My assistant, who is elderly, was incommunicado for five days. I walked 4 miles to find her because her relatives are out of town and downtown police precincts didn't have working phone numbers. She had no water or electricity. Not even a flashlight or a radio. The police used to monitor the marathon could be checking on people like her. I am so glad the people's voice won!

SO glad they canceled it! Come on, people need their lives restored over here.

So glad to hear they cancelled it - definitely not a good use of resources!!! I have a co-worker who was originally going to run it, but decided that she didn't feel right about doing so after the hurricaine. She said that she was going to be out the $300 registration fee but would automatically get in next year. She was able to get a refund on her hotel and train fees. I wonder if she will get the registration fee back now?

Wow! I am pleasantly surprised to see that it has been cancelled. Definitely the right decision.

I'm glad to hear it was cancelled, but I think it's terrible the way they timed it. I have a friend who was supposed to run in it last year but deferred a year because she was a bridesmaid in my wedding that weekend. I've been trying to get in touch with her to see if she had flown out there or had decided not to go (or not been able to get there). I know of a lot of other people who had already flown in. He should have made that decision days ago. Piss poor planning.