Endurance events called off despite easing of lockdown

ALWAYS Aim High has been forced to cancel endurance events for 2020 including the Llanberis-based Slateman triathlon and duathlon.

They said they had tried in vain to find a solution to stage the events.

Entrants for the popular events, who come from around the globe to take part, will be automatically transferred to new dates in 2021.

A spokesman said: “It is with great sadness we announce the postponement of the 2020 SportPursuit Slateman Triathlon & Duathlon, the Slateman Swims, the Quarryman Run, the 2020 Superfeet Sandman Triathlon & Duathlon, and the 2020 Sandman Torchlight Trail to next year.

“As always, the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone at our events is at the core of what we do.

“Decisions have been based on discussions with the venues, public bodies, sports governing bodies and local communities, as well as official Government guidance.

“We have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to find a solution to safely deliver these events in 2020, but sadly this has not been possible.

“Easing of the lockdown is moving at a different pace throughout the UK and there are significant local concerns in North Wales over the easing of restrictions and what that will mean for tourism beauty spots.

“We have been strongly encouraged by local stakeholders and the local councils to reconsider staging events in 2020.

“The continued support from our participants, communities, local authorities and the Welsh Government is massively appreciated and crucial if we are to safely steer ourselves out of this crisis, so we can return in 2021 and deliver these much loved events for many years to come.”