From Jack Weiss, event organizer

After much thought and conversation and deliberation with Ester, Marty and several others I am forced to announce the cancellation of the 14th Annual Striders Duathlon due to a lack of participation. As of this morning we had only 12 entrants and had received only 2 over the last 2 weeks. I cannot financially or in good conscience operate or produce an event with this minimal turnout. It's not fair to first and foremost my volunteers who give up a substantial portion of their free time, to the few athletes that might attend and finally to Ester and myself. It deeply saddens me that an event must come to an end this way. Over the last few years for what ever reason this event has steadily lost entrants but always cleared 150. Normally at this point we have somewhere between 90 and 115, so you can see this year things are way off.

This certainly is NO reflection on the volunteers or the other folks who have made this event happen. You all have always been first class in my book and with the athletes. I have no understanding as to why this is happening. We promoted the event as we always do and sent our notices via e-mail as we always do. So I am at a loss for this sudden downturn. This has NO affect on the Woolman Triathlon which in fact is drawing registrants at it's normal rate as of now. Again I regret this decision but needed to make it before I inconvienced you all any further. I trust I will see you all in August. Again thanks for your friendship, kindness and outstanding support.

Jack