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Challenge Cape Town postponed

Inaugural race to take place in 2012.

Challenge Cape Town, Cape Town’s first major long distance triathlon which was due to be held in the city on November 6 has been postponed until 2012.

The decision was taken following organisers’ concerns with the course’s safety and the lack of available time to negotiate suitable alternatives. Race director, Grant Kunneke, said while the postponement was a hugely difficult decision to make, the athletes’ safety was paramount and essential to the future of Challenge Cape Town.

“Both Challenge and the City of Cape Town are committed to staging a successful event in 2012 and we’re delighted that many of our major stakeholders and sponsors have recommitted for 2012, such is their strong belief in this event,” he said.

Challenge Cape Town was to have been the final race in 2011’s global roll out of new Challenge Family long distance triathlons which included successful Challenge races in Fuerteventura in Spain, Cairns in Australia, Aarhus in Denmark, Vichy in France and Henley-on-Thames in the UK.

“This is the hardest thing we have dealt with in Challenge’s history as this affects so many athletes and their families,” said Felix Walchshöfer, Challenge Family CEO. “However, it is the correct decision as we will never compromise the safety of our athletes nor the quality of experience we deliver them. We will now continue our good working relationship with the City and our team in South Africa to deliver an outstanding event in 2012.”

All athletes registered for Challenge Cape Town can rollover their entry to 2012 and receive a free relay entry for a family member or friend or get a refund.  Dates for the 2012 event are to be confirmed. For further information, visit www.challenge-capetown.com.