This is not in the google cache page which is from 12/09 !!! Looks like they added this post hoc to make it look like that was the intent. Hahaha ... busted, busted !!! Pretty sleazy. My take -- they did the math wrong when they were figuring out how to carve up the price purse. They didn't figure out that they made a huge math error until after they wrote the checks and the money drawn added up to more than the amount they'd appropriated for prizes.
Missing a Piece wrote:
It seems that many people are not reading all the way to the bottom of the prize money page.
I completely agree that you should keep the money and not pay them a penny back as it is their fault and had many chances to catch this mistake.
But it does state the Total Prize Money is Split between Male and Female winners 3rd bullet down.
RULES & REMINDERS
– For the costume contest only: You must be present to win
– If you are in one of the winning categories and cannot attend the awards ceremony following the race, you must contact the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project to claim your prize money.
– Total prize money in 5K/10K/10M is split between male and female winners.
– You must be wearing your bib number to run/walk in the race!
***We support fair competition and have a zero tolerance policy for convicted drug offenders. If you have been suspended or banned from competing current or prior, you will be immediately disqualified. Any use, or prior use that affects your performance day of the race, of drugs, alcohol, performance enhancing medications or methods, or having an unfair advantage will grant you immediate disqualification from this competition.