Event refunds are a complex issue. I’ve been on both sides of the issue—as a race director faced with the possibility of issuing refunds, and as a participant of a canceled event. Whether a road race issues refunds for a canceled event is dependent upon several factors.

road race managementDave McGillivrayMarch 8, 2022refunds, refund policyComment

THE FACTS ON RACE CANCELATIONS

Last month, I registered for a marathon in December. Two weeks ago, the race director emailed the registrants saying that the race was cancelled. Can a race director legally and legitimately do that?

road race management, advice to runnersDave McGillivrayNovember 5, 2012running, road race, refund policy

WHY CAN'T I DEFER MY ENTRY?

Why are more and more marathons not allowing deferments?

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