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I can't do 18th October, but would probably have been able to do next April if they'd allowed deferrals until then .
Tbh, I'm just a bit fed up with it all now and want a refund and I'll move on. No idea if I'm even going to get to go to Paris for the weekend as planned with how things are going
Hello,
The Organiser had no choice but to postpone the event (October 18th 2020), refunds are not possible.
The General Terms state that the event can be cancelled due to a case of force majeure affecting the Organiser. This is exactly what happened.
We remain at your disposal for further information,
> minniegloo - hi. Liverpool is a great race but totally different from Paris.
> I’ve done it 4 times and I’ll be running it again this year, hopefully.
> Its a bit more ‘lumpy’ and a bit quieter in parts but you get to see some great parts of the city - this year we’ll be running through the Kop stand at LFC again. The Scouse supporters are wonderful too.
Thanks Orbutt. Will see how Coronavirus pans out. I'm from Wigan though I live in Devon so would be a good excuse to visit the fam up there. I can't go out of my front door here with there being hills so that doesn't bother me but the headwind for the last 4 miles I read about does! Though I've done both Bournemouth Half and the Marathon ( not in the same weekend I might add!) and there was an evil headwind for the Half!
Aw Liverpool would in no way compare to Paris I know :-( I've been there a few times and the marathon's always been on my bucket list. Don't know whether to just enter a couple of Halfs when we know where we are with coronavirus in the UK and save myself for October. Kind of feel like I've lost my mojo now too :-(
Hope everyone gets sorted with travel and accom arrangements - just glad I hadn't got round to booking travel yet. Also re: refunds from the Paris organisers I really do think that if people can't make the October date they should be allowed to defer to April. xx
I've had two more half marathons that were coming up soon cancelled today.
Also eurostar could try and be more helpful
So what's the guess with London Marathon on 26th - cancel or no cancel?
The government has yet to restrict sporting events and until this happens there is still hope.
However, I can see this happening.
Theres still 6 weeks until the race so they may wait until 4 weeks before announcing.
The reasons being given not to cancel are narrow minded. It's not just about spreading infections even though social distancing evidence shows it slows transmission. But also consider how many police, dosctors and ambulances have to support large sporting events. It puts a big strain on all public services...
however if the premier league (the kings of greed) pull fixtures later today then maybe just maybe it will get pulled
Wheatism yes, a great deal of medical resources tied up when they could more efficiently spread elsewhere.
I can't see the London marathon going ahead, unless someone is really trying to make a point about continuing with these things. I certainly haven't booked flights or hotel to travel to it yet.
We're starting to cancel routine medical appointments in an effort to try and reduce spread and free up more time to deal with sick patients, which will make it harder and harder to justify running such a large event, given all the personnel needed, as you say.