Ive already contributed extensively through time and money to this extremely worthy cause. However, had i wanted to contribute another $100 outright, i would have done so. I was expecting a race. People have deferred plans to run this and I doubt they will not look for anther race to run in lieu of this one. To keep their money isnt right.
I will stand with you Kendra and we will bring them down. To steal $100 in the name of charity is wrong and should be dealt with appropriately. I say we find the organizer's house and stand outside with picket signs until we get cash in hand from those no good thieves. Even if it takes weeks in the hot sun I will not let you down!
Haha at a minumum, i know of one group i will never register with again.
What group organized, or try to, this race? Put them name out there so everyone knows who to watch out for.
Carolina Teamster wrote:
I will stand with you Kendra and we will bring them down. To steal $100 in the name of charity is wrong and should be dealt with appropriately. I say we find the organizer's house and stand outside with picket signs until we get cash in hand from those no good thieves. Even if it takes weeks in the hot sun I will not let you down!
Assuming people paid with a credit card than the easiest thing to do is to dispute the charge.
Here's a link to the site with more of an explanation-
http://www.libertyrunmarathon.org/
They are blaming it on Jersey City being unwilling to support the marathon because of a construction project.
Personally, "demands of construction" in Jersey City sounds like a phrase you would hear in the Sopranos.
Below is what they say. They claim the race is being "postponed" and specifically say you will be pre-registered in the 2014 race. It looks to me you are already in for 2014 if you want that option. It specifically says that the marathoners "will have your race."
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The New Jersey Liberty Run Marathon and Fleet Week Festival
********** NOTICE **********
The 2013 NJ Liberty Run Festival has been notified by Jersey City that due the recent scheduling demands of construction along the marathon/half marathon route, they are postponing their support for the marathon and half marathon races. One of four cities, and Liberty State Park, involved in this Hudson County wide event, Jersey City shares a sizable portion of the route logistics and security. The cities of Hoboken, Bayonne and Weehawken have all expressed and provided support but understanding that any route alterations would have to be safe and within the spectrum of the distance for both races, options became very limited and Jersey City’s decision to postpone became ultimately the right thing to do.
The postponement of the marathon and half marathon, albeit not an easy choice to be made by Jersey City, isn’t bad news, but more importantly a reflection of the onward progress the community is making in the wake of Hurricane Sandy and a clear focus on public safety. Making adjustments, since the biggest storm to hit New Jersey in recorded history, has been a way of life for both residence and businesses alike and returning to normal operations has been an ongoing struggle. Once it was clear that a major portion of the route would have to be shut down due to scheduled construction, Jersey City felt that with limited time and limited route options, it would be in the best interest of public safety that they postpone their support for the marathon and half marathon.
While we realize that each of the participants has made a tremendous commitment, the
Primary Goal of the 2013 NJ Liberty Run Marathon Festival is to ensure a safe and fun event for the entire community while providing support for the rebuilding effort and that plan hasn’t changed. To honor the struggles of the Hudson County Communities, our list of beneficiaries and the overwhelming support of the runners and the New Jersey community, the event schedule will continue.
The event has been moved into Liberty State Park and will follow the same event format with the Expo on Friday (5/24) and the Saturday (5/25) post-race festival with vendors, music a food. Liberty State Park will host the Liberty Lightning 5K and with the festival already scheduled to be in the park, it will be a fun time for everyone.
For the runners who registered for the marathon and half marathon, we want to ensure that you will have your race. With respect to the upcoming marathons on the calendar, we don’t want to create a conflict with any of those races or their worthy causes so we want to offer our runners a couple of options. First of all, in lue of a refund, all registered runners who signed up for the 2013 marathon and half marathon will be pre-registered for the 2014 NJ Liberty Run Marathon that will be hosted by Hoboken next May. The route will be back to its original pre-hurricane Sandy format, taking our runners through the four scenic cities along the Hudson River and Liberty State Park. This option also includes running this year’s 5K and enjoying all of the festival activities as well. It will be
a great show of support to a community that has worked hard getting things back to normal. For those runners wanting a refund, it is stated on the registration that there would be no refunds only because of the funds were going to the community, but if you wish to take those funds back, please send an email to
and we will work out a plan to do so.
Thank you for your support and come and enjoy the festival with the very people you have helped
The Liberty Run Foundation
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and why can't they just change the portion of the race that interferes with construction?
At least you're pre-registered for next year.
But that's rough, I almost registered for this, too.
And when the race is cancelled again next year you'll be pre-registered for 2015.
Why am I so ronery? wrote:
Here's a link to the site with more of an explanation-
http://www.libertyrunmarathon.org/They are blaming it on Jersey City being unwilling to support the marathon because of a construction project.
Personally, "demands of construction" in Jersey City sounds like a phrase you would hear in the Sopranos.
This might have been an important thing to consider PRIOR to taking money for registration...
I wonder how many people signed up for the New York City marathon also signed up for this one. Sucks to be those people.
Preregistered with an attempt to provide a 10% discount!
Please acept our most heartfelt appologies. We have already donated nearly all the money generated by the application fees, so refunds will be processed but I can make no promises as to when moneys will be refunded.
We will try to get the money back from the veterans association tomorrow. Some of those brave soldiers who sacrificed for your freedom may not eat tomorrow night. Kendra however won't get to run her 4 hour marathon. So it is fair for those who have sacrificed so much.
Hurricane Sandy is the new 9/11.
"We Proudley Support the Following Charitable Orginations"
Seriously.
http://www.libertyrunmarathon.org/We_Proudley_Support_the_Following_Charitable_Orginations.htm
Anyone who gave money to the people who put that site together deserves to have it stolen from them.
"The organizer" has to be a troll. There is just no way anybody can be that stupid and disrespectful.
Did you look at the official website and read the "apology"?