Monday, September 28, 2009

Why delay the inevitable?

Dear Rockstar,

We have received your cancellation notice for the ING New York City Marathon 2009. We're sorry to hear that you won’t be participating in this year's event. You are eligible for guaranteed entry into the ING New York City Marathon 2010. Please note that you must still apply for guaranteed entry into the 2010 event and pay the entry fees as well as applicable optional fees by May 1, 2010.

Now that you have cancelled, you cannot be reinstated into the ING New York City Marathon 2009. Your decision was final. If you did not cancel and are receiving this notice in error, please contact us.

Please note that your registration fee for the ING New York City Marathon 2009 is non-refundable. Also, you may not give or sell your race number or timing chip to another individual. NYRR will bar you and the person running with your number or chip from all future NYRR events, including the ING New York City Marathon.

Wishing you the best in your running endeavors and hoping to see you in 2010.

Sincerely,
New York Road Runners
ING New York City Marathon

4 comments:

Carolina John said...

that's a tough call dude. Still, better to play it safe right now.

Mel-2nd Chances said...

hard to make that decision for sure, hope 2010 will be a great marathon year for you :)

Al's CL Reviews said...

That sucks, but 2010 will be a strong marathon for you whereas 2009 could have been craptastic.

Jes said...

Sorry, dude. I hope this is the last event you have to miss due to injury (especially injury caused by a car!).

Hang in there!