IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta Cancelled Due to Hurricane Helene
El HOMBRE DE HIERRO 70.3 Augusta, scheduled for this Sunday, September 29, has been Cancelled due to adverse weather conditions caused by the Hurricane Helene.
The decision, taken jointly by HOMBRE DE HIERRO and Augusta local authorities, has been undertaken in the interest of the safety of athletes, volunteers, staff and the Augusta community.
The storm, which has moved further east than expected, has caused significant damage in the area, including downed trees, power lines and severe flooding.
With more than 200,000 residents without electricity, the situation has forced priority to be given to medical services and the safety of the population.
HOMBRE DE HIERRO has announced that although initial forecasts indicated that the race could go ahead, the evolution of the hurricane has forced the cancellation of the event.
The impact of the storm has affected key venues for the event, including the port of departure and destination, which have suffered considerable damage and are currently disabled.
"We understand the disappointment this may cause, and appreciate our athletes' understanding given these exceptional circumstances. The safety of our athletes, volunteers, staff and the host community is always our priority when making decisions related to our events." The statement says: HOMBRE DE HIERRO.
HOMBRE DE HIERRO is currently working on options for registered athletes, such as the possibility of transfer your registration to another event or request a reimbursementAthletes will be contacted in the coming days to provide more information on these alternatives.
El IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta It was the second event affected by Hurricane Helene, after the cancellation of the swimming in the IRONMAN Chattanooga, also scheduled for this weekend.
Hurricane Helene has made a full impact on the east coast of the United States, causing heavy rains, winds and storm surges that have caused flooding and property damage in several states. Authorities have issued flood warnings and asked the population to stay informed about the evolution of the hurricane and follow safety recommendations.
