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And fail they do. Of more than 1,000 who’ve entered, only 15 have completed the full distance in time. „It’s a good place for your ego to take a beating,“ Laz said before this year’s race, sporting a red beanie labeled „Geezer.“ His insightful quips are often followed by a cackle of delight, like the Yoda of the runner’s world.
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Thousands apply every year, and only 40 are chosen. Just figuring out how to apply is a challenge: There’s no website, email or physical address posted anywhere.
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