According to a report by the Associated Press, featured in the Wall Street Journal, organisers of the New York City Triathlon and other races are concerned about a proposed fee to cover New York Police Department expenses.
The issue centres on so-called ‘non-charitable athletic parades’ with registration fees. The NYPD is understood to be thinking about charging for the full cost for such work as controlling traffic and shutting down streets.
That would affect events like the New York Marathon, the New York City Triathlon and the Five Boro Bike Tour across New York.
The President of New York Road Runners, which puts on the marathon, said such charges could be difficult to estimate in advance.
