We wrote for Monday's paper about Sunday's canceled Minneapolis Marathon and half marathon. There was not shortage of angst over the weather-based decision, including one #truther on Facebook who accused the race organizers, Team Ortho, of running a Ponzi scheme.
Yikes.
There were also plenty of folks asking for refunds, even though that kind of thing isn't really in the cards. The disclaimers tell you what you signed up for. The hay is already in the barn, so to speak.
That said, Team Ortho e-mailed those affected by the cancelation this afternoon with an offer that, while not a refund, does figure to appease the masses:
Because of the inconvenience, we would like to offer you one choice among the following options (please read to the bottom for all the details):
You are welcome to select any one of these three options:
$20.00 race entry price. This is for any distance (with medal but NO gear) in a 2014 Team Ortho Series Race* or 2015 Minneapolis Marathon, Half, or Relay.
$20.00 off a 2014 Team Ortho Series race* or 2015 Minneapolis Marathon, Half or Relays (with medal AND gear)
$20.00 gift card (valid in 2014 for any Team Ortho Race day/Expo Store).
*Here are the races from which to choose:
