Here is the email that went out. I think people are mostly unhappy because they don't even say why it is getting cancelled. At least we get our $$ back.
Dear Ironman 70.3 National Harbor Athlete,
The inaugural Ironman 70.3 National Harbor Triathlon has been cancelled. Athletes registered for the event will receive a full refund of their entry and processing fees.
Refunds will be issued within 30 days and will be credited to the card used for registration through the Active Network.
Ironman is committed to helping participants reach their goal of racing an Ironman 70.3 in 2012 and will further offer each athlete impacted by the cancellation a $50 discount to one of the events listed below:
• Ironman 70.3 Mooseman – Newfound Lake, NH - Sunday, June 3
• Ironman 70.3 Boise - Boise, Idaho - Saturday, June 9
• Ironman 70.3 Kansas - Lawrence, KS - Sunday, June 10
• Ironman 70.3 Syracuse - Syracuse, NY - Sunday, June 24
• Ironman 70.3 Muncie - Muncie, IN - Saturday, July 7
• Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island - Providence, RI - Sunday, July 8
• Ironman 70.3 Racine - Racine, WI - Sunday, July 15
• Ironman 70.3 Timberman - Gilford, NH - Sunday, Aug. 19
• Ironman 70.3 Steelhead - Benton Harbor, MI - Sunday, Aug. 19
• Ironman 70.3 Muskoka - Huntsville, ON (Canada) - Sunday, Sept. 9
• Ironman 70.3 Augusta - Augusta, GA - Sunday, Sept. 30
• Ironman 70.3 Austin - Austin, Texas - Sunday, Oct. 28
Ironman will email each Ironman 70.3 National Harbor athlete a unique discount code within one week. The discount and code are non-transferable and for one-time use only. The discount is restricted to new registrations and will not be offered on existing entries. Entries will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, and if an event closes during this time, it will no longer be available. This offer will expire on Oct. 1, 2012.
Please contact [email protected] with questions.
Thank you for your understanding and patience through this process. We wish you the best of luck with your training and racing.