Received this email regarding LifeTime Temp:
Thank you for your support of the Tempe Triathlon. I am writing today to let you know that we have made the decision to discontinue the race. As we review our series of events each year, we make decisions that allow us to concentrate on those with the highest athlete interest and growth. While we are continually looking to add new events, we also occasionally make the decision it’s time to move on from others. We have loved the years of the Tempe Triathlon, but have also seen declining participation and increased congestion in and around the City of Tempe. As a team, we feel it’s time for Tempe Triathlon to come to an end.
We are honored to have been able to host the event the last 12 years, and would like to thank you for your support as well as the City of Tempe, all of our staff, volunteers, and sponsor partners who brought this event to life. Many of you have become close friends and we will cherish lives we have been able to impact in some way.
We understand that this is disappointing news but do hope we have the chance to host you at one of our other events across the country in the future.
Regards,
Kimo
Kimo Seymour | President – Events and Media
I went to the website, and a Series that used to have Ten+ Triathlons nationwide is now down to four races. They stated that participation was declining in the Tempe Race (Above), but I'd say the race was stagnant and not really declining. Also described the congestion, the construction on the street car will be finished before the next Race, but changing the route something different is an easy switch.
Washed up footy player turned Triathlete.
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Dear thestrobro, Thank you for your support of the Tempe Triathlon. I am writing today to let you know that we have made the decision to discontinue the race. As we review our series of events each year, we make decisions that allow us to concentrate on those with the highest athlete interest and growth. While we are continually looking to add new events, we also occasionally make the decision it’s time to move on from others. We have loved the years of the Tempe Triathlon, but have also seen declining participation and increased congestion in and around the City of Tempe. As a team, we feel it’s time for Tempe Triathlon to come to an end.
We are honored to have been able to host the event the last 12 years, and would like to thank you for your support as well as the City of Tempe, all of our staff, volunteers, and sponsor partners who brought this event to life. Many of you have become close friends and we will cherish lives we have been able to impact in some way.
We understand that this is disappointing news but do hope we have the chance to host you at one of our other events across the country in the future.
Regards,
Kimo
Kimo Seymour | President – Events and Media
I went to the website, and a Series that used to have Ten+ Triathlons nationwide is now down to four races. They stated that participation was declining in the Tempe Race (Above), but I'd say the race was stagnant and not really declining. Also described the congestion, the construction on the street car will be finished before the next Race, but changing the route something different is an easy switch.
Washed up footy player turned Triathlete.