Due to yesterday’s snow, and further snow overnight, the decision was made to postpone today’s Wilmslow Half Marathon.
Organisers said in a statement posted online: “It is with regret that for the safety of everyone the decision has been made to cancel today’s race. As you can imagine, this is not a decision that we wanted to make.”
The decision came despite hopes late last night that it might still be possible for the event to go ahead.
A number of other events locally, including the Knutsford Jog and Wilmslow Junior Parkrun, were also called off as a result of the icy conditions.
Wilmslow Half Marathon organisers added: “It’s a challenge with the weather being so changeable.
“While we are receiving some people asking about the conditions, many are also asking if they can enter on the day as others races are now off.”
Runners were mostly understanding, although disappointed, with a few posting humorous updates on their social media feeds.
Record-breaking endurance adventurer Alex Staniforth posted: “Everest down suit ready for a very cold #WilmslowHalf Marathon. Knew it’d come in handy one day. #MightNotBeJoking”
Everest down suit ready for a very cold #WilmslowHalf Marathon. Knew it’d come in handy one day. #MightNotBeJoking pic.twitter.com/cAtR1unQeb
— Alex Staniforth (@alex_staniforth) March 17, 2018
A new, provisional, date of 24th June has been proposed for the race to be held.
A statement announcing the decision read: “Thank you for your understanding… Whilst we are naturally disappointed, your positive comments are appreciated.
“Naturally there are many aspects involved in rearranging any race… That said, we have provisionally decided on Sunday 24th June.”
Entries from today’s event (18th March) will carry over to the new date once it has been fully confirmed.
Runners unable to run on that date, may be transfer their entry to a colleague of their choice using the online entry page.
More information will be posted on the Wilmslow Half Marathon website in due course: www.wilmslowhalfmarathon.org.uk
(image credit: Wilmslow Half Marathon)
