Thursday 6 October 2022

Maitland Triathlon postponed ahead of wet weekend

BY DAKOTA TAIT

The annual Maitland Triathlon won't be going ahead this Sunday, with the Hunter expecting severe weather and heavy rain conditions over the weekend.

It's been postponed until March 12 next year.

The race includes a swim in the Hunter River, as well as run and cycle courses around Morpeth township and countryside, but the conditions mean it's unlikely to be safe on the day.

The event has been postponed over the last few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and last year's triathlon had to forgo the swimming section after a flood event the day prior.

Image credit: Maitland Triathlon.