As reported by Bloomberg yesterday, the Washington DC Triathlon – a 5150 Series event – has been cancelled after the US National Park Service denied a permit for the race.
The race organisers have released a statement about the cancellation.
The Washington DC Triathlon LLC regretfully announces the cancellation of the June 17 triathlon to be held in Washington DC . The event, which is held on National Park Service property, was recently denied the required Park Service permit for the 2012 race. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and the loss to the triathlon community. The event will work with those registered by transferring their registration on request to one of six races listed below* or provide them a registration refund. Please note that race transfers and refunds are available only until March 28 when registration fees become non-refundable and non-transferrable.
On behalf of the Washington DC Triathlon staff, we apologize for the inconvenience and invite you to select from the following options regarding your race registration:
- Option 1 – Transfer your registration
- Option 2 – receive a full refund (race registration and USAT one day fee if applicable).
Should you choose to select to transfer your registration, you will be notified my March 31st with instructions on how to register for the new event. If you are a registered participant for the 2012 Washington DC Triathlon, please contact us to select your option.
We appreciate your understanding.
Sincerely,
Washington DC Triathlon Staff
*Transfer races: Nation’s Triathlon, TriRock New York, TriRock Annapolis, Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half, Rock ‘n’ Roll Providence Half, Rock ‘n’ Roll Virginia Beach Half
