Top 14 U.S. Marathon Prices

Marathon Registration Prices Eight Months Out of Top 14 Marathons
According to 2007 marathonguide.com rankings of finishers

1.) New York City Marathon ($11 lottery entry fee plus $155)
2.) Bank of America Chicago Marathon ($110 now for October event)
3.) Honolulu Marathon (Was $125 for a December '07 event)
4.) Marine Corps Marathon (Opens at $80 tomorrow for 10/26 event)
5.) Boston Marathon ($110)
6.) Los Angeles Marathon ($95, didn't reach $125 until Expo)
7.) Rock N Roll San Diego Marathon ($100 now for June 1, 2008)
8.) Disney World Marathon (Went to $125 on March 1 for event on same weekend)
9.) Portland Marathon ($90 for October 5, 2008)
10.) Twin Cities Marathon (Opening soon; Was $85 in May '07 for last fall's event)
11.) P.F. Chang's Rock N Roll Arizona Marathon ($90 now and through September 15 for event on same weekend)
12.) Grandma's Marathon ($75/$60 for half for June event .. registration almost full)
13.) Philadelphia Marathon (Registration opens April 1 for November event)
14.) Chevron Houston Marathon ($100 on May 16 and $120 on July 1)

So ... Houston will be the fourth most expensive marathon six months out from their race date and tied for sixth with Rock N Roll San Diego at eight months out from their race date.

I'm long over venting, but I am interested in knowing the facts.