The Mayor’s 2014 Health Fest and Keiki Triathlon slated for Saturday in Kailua-Kona has been cancelled ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Ana.
The Mayor’s 2014 Health Fest and Keiki Triathlon slated for Saturday in Kailua-Kona has been cancelled ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Ana.
Because of the anticipated hazardous weather, the decision was made to cancel the events to protect the public and encourage motorists to stay off the roads. The Hawaii County Department of Parks and Recreation and the Hawaii Isle Police Activities League, triathlon co-sponsors, thank event participants and the general public for understanding the need to focus on public safety.
“We realize the kids will be disappointed but we want to keep them safe, and we feel that is the most important thing at this time,” said Jason Armstrong, spokesman for the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Because facilities at the park, located at the end of Kuakini Highway, are often booked months in advance it is unclear when the event might be rescheduled.