Sign up is still open for the 2019 Poetry Marathon! You can sign up here. Sign up will only be open til 9 PM on the 23rd.
We’ve had a lot of people sign up for the poetry marathon this year. Over 300 people and counting.
Right now about 50% have signed up for the half marathon – 12 poems in 12 hours, and 50% have signed up for the full marathon – 24 poems in 24 hours.
The marathon itself will start at 9 AM ET on the 27th of June and go till 9 AM on 28th. Half marathoners can start at 9 AM ET or 9 PM ET on the 27th.
This is an international event with participants from all around the globe. Generally 500 people attempt the marathon. You do not have to be a poet to participate. To find out how to convert your timezone go here.
To learn more go here. To sign up go here.
We will get back to applicants on a rolling basis. Most people who apply will be accepted. If you have not heard from us a week after applying please send us an email at poets@poetrymarathon.com. Please do not try and contact us through the FB page.
I would like to sign up for the half marathon.
I would like to sign up for this even please, but not very sure what to do
Very excited about the challenge. My body will get tired but my imagination will not.
I’m interested if possible please for the half marathon starting at 6pm PST. I filled out the form but I’m not sure if it’s too late.