OSB Events, the organiser of the Outlaw Triathlon Series, has made the decision to cancel its newest event, Outlaw Half Woburn, which was set for June 12, 2022.
Event Director, Iain Hamilton said “This decision has been taken after careful consideration of several factors, which will inhibit our ability to deliver the experience that athletes enjoy and expect from an Outlaw event.
“In comparison with other Outlaw events, the number of entries has been low. We unfortunately had limited date choices for 2022; and there were already other major events taking place on that weekend which had opened entries well ahead of us.
“Athletes being committed elsewhere, along with the effect of the pandemic, has meant that there are a lot of rolled over places in other events from 2020 and 2021. Despite the positive response, athletes were simply unable to come to Woburn due to prior commitments.
“We remain extremely grateful to the Duke and Duchess of Bedford for granting us access to their incredible grounds.”
According to OSB Events, there is a full commitment to hosting the event in 2023, on a less busy weekend.
Woburn Abbey and Gardens is located in Bedfordshire, within very easy reach of the M1 motorway and less than an hour north of London. The middle distance course was set to feature a swim across two lakes, a 58 mile bike ride using the surrounding roads followed a 13.1 mile run around the estate – with the Abbey providing a spectacular backdrop to the finish. A new date for 2023 will be communicated over the next few months.
Outlaw Triathlon Series 2022:
- 15 May: Outlaw Half Nottingham – sold out
- 12 June: Outlaw Half Woburn – cancelled
- 3 July: Outlaw Half Holkham
- 24 July: Outlaw Nottingham
- 4 September: Outlaw Half Bowood
- 25 September: Outlaw X – British Middle Distance Championships
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