The 2021 Supersapiens IRONMAN World Championship, which was originally set for Saturday, Oct. 9, has been postponed until Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022.
The rising cases of the COVID-19 have led organizers to make the decision to reschedule the event.
“The resurgence of the virus and new delta strain has had significant impact on the island community of Hawaii,” IRONMAN CEO Andrew Messick said Aug. 18, according to Big Island Now. “Combined with substantial border closures and travel restrictions for qualified athletes, there is not a viable pathway in October to host the Ironman World Championship. After extensive consultation with governmental and community leaders in Hawaii, we believe that the best course of action is to delay the event until February of 2022.”
Messick announced the decision after consultation with race directors, coordinators, government and community leaders, Big Island Now reported.
Participants will be contacted directly via email with further information about the event, IRONMAN organizers announced on their website.
The triathlon event -- which includes swimming, biking and running -- has been postponed for the second time, and the 2020 event was ultimately canceled.