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How much do people get paid to run.
I'm in high school and i'm into running and seeing how much runners get paid.
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Thomas’s Answer
"Only a select few track runners make the big bucks. Usain Bolt, the Jamaican super sprinter who has been dubbed "the fastest man in the world," earned $20.3 million in 2012. Only $300,000 of that came from running prizes, though. The remaining $20 million came from endorsements. About 50 percent of track athletes, including runners, who rank in the top 10 in the United States in their event make less than $15,000 annually from their sport, reports the Track and Field Athletes Association. Another 20 percent of athletes in the top 10 in their sport in the U.S. earn more than $50,000 annually. If you don't fall into the top 10, your prospects of earning any substantial money by racing are slim."
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Hassan’s Answer
I think this article https://www.runnersworld.com/races-places/a20799843/how-much-do-pro-runners-make/ sums it up well. "The short answer is, not very much, unless they're among the best in a marquee event."