In Central Park, Understanding and Unhappiness They came into Central Park wearing their bright orange New York City Marathon jerseys, and the singlets from their running clubs from around the world. They spoke in French, Italian, Dutch, taking pictures in front of the finish line they would never officially cross. "For memories, you don't get your money back," said Llangone Bernard, 55, who had traveled with his wife, Christina, 55, from the Champagne region in France to run the race. They understood why it had to be canceled, but were angry because they had paid 6,000 Euros apiece, including airfare, and had signed up a year and a half ago to run. "If we know the organization is going to give away the money to the people, then it would be OK," Llangone Bernard said. He said that his group of runners would all try to run 26.2 miles somewhere in the city on Sunday. As marathon officials disassembled the stands, the runners stepped around cranes and trucks just to get to the finish line. The park opened for the first time Saturday morning since the storm, and it was their first chance to get out their frustrations. For others, being there only made them more upset about the lost opportunity. One woman, Jennifer Wilder, 39, had arrived from Fort Lauderdale on Friday morning. She was running the race in honor of her father who had died. On Saturday, she wore a jersey with his picture on the back. "I wish they had canceled it Tuesday," she said. Another group had set up a makeshift memorial for the man they had planned to honor. Michel Dechering, who went by "Deggie," had died four months earlier of cancer in Holland. Petra Dechering, 46, his widow, came with his best friend, Hans Golbach, 47, who had promised that he would run not to forget him. Golback tacked the jersey he was to wear with Deggie's picture to a tree near the finish line. This marathon was for you. Million people should call your name. But we also respect the victims of Sandy. We never forget Deggie. Our Soul Mate.