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As of this morning the number has risen again to 2753! CRAP.
Down 2 - back to 2751.... busted up my arm in a bike spill, and my training partner did the same right behind me. I figure since they won't give the $500 back the least I can do it not tell them i'm going and have them print up my stuff...besides, if I show up i'll register just to get the goodies.
I realize they can't give refunds to everyone but I was pretty ripped they wouldn't give either a partial or a credit for another race even with a dr. note. They have a true monopoly and have the complete lack of customer service that goes with it....too bad, particularly since they basically pocket $1.6M in entry fees for an entire year before race day. I think i'll look for another race, but unfortunately there will be 10 people behind me looking to take my spot, so it doesn't really impact them.
That said, I think there is enough demand to have some good IM distance races around IMC time for others to choose, as if it is a good race, people will come, much like IMC at the beginning.