Runner fights for his team's money back for cancelled Wasatch Back relay race

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Ragnar canceled the Wasatch Back relay race, citing insurmountable challenges.

Runners, including John Rosswog, faced delays in receiving refunds for the canceled event.

Ragnar processed credit card refunds by May 31, but checks were delayed; Rosswog eventually received his refund.

SALT LAKE CITY — For two decades, teams of runners have taken on the Ragnar Wasatch Back relay race – a grueling 200-ish mile overnight race from Logan to Heber. But this year, that tradition hit a wall. Seven weeks before race day, Ragnar abruptly canceled the event.

"Insurmountable challenges is what their email said," said John Rosswog, of the reason given to him and other runners for the cancellation.

His relay team paid more than $1,600 to register for t