I registered for the 2019 full distance edition of Challenge Wanaka, and received word the event has been cancelled due to low registration numbers.
I can absolutely understand the race organizers wanting to focus their resources and attention on the half-distance event (athlete registration for the half absolutely dwarfs the numbers for the full), but I have a hard time accepting the organizers would simply pull the plug 10 months before the race. In my opinion, either make the decision before opening registration, or announce in advance this will be the last year to race full distance.
Now I sit around waiting to receive my refund and look for a rebound race. Amazingly I have the post race blues for an event I've never even attempted!
I can absolutely understand the race organizers wanting to focus their resources and attention on the half-distance event (athlete registration for the half absolutely dwarfs the numbers for the full), but I have a hard time accepting the organizers would simply pull the plug 10 months before the race. In my opinion, either make the decision before opening registration, or announce in advance this will be the last year to race full distance.
Now I sit around waiting to receive my refund and look for a rebound race. Amazingly I have the post race blues for an event I've never even attempted!