December 14, 2011

To runners, volunteers, partners & supporters of the Diez Vista 50km Trail Run

It is with extreme sadness that we must announce the cancellation of the 2012 edition of the Diez Vista 50km Trail Run.

As you may know, BC Hydro, owner of the property and trails in the Buntzen Lake area, is currently reviewing and possibly restructuring their parks system. Because of this review, BC Hydro is unable or unwilling to commit in a timely manner that they will be in a position to issue an event permit for our race in April, despite repeated attempts on our part to engage them. Without a permit we cannot utilize the BC Hydro facilities or property for our event.

We absolutely recognize that this announcement is a huge disappointment to many of you, as it is for us.

We, the race directors and committee, have not made this difficult and frustrating decision easily. However, our unanimous agreement to cancel the 2012 race early on will  allow DV’s faithful followers to look at other races which will satisfy their early spring 2012 run schedule before they fill up. Alternate events which may be available within this same time frame are: Chuckanut 50K, Mt Si Ultra Races, or events organized by Rainshadow Running to name a few, as well as all the other events within BC. Also refer to UltraSignup or Ultrarunning’s calendar of events for further options.

Our intention is that the Diez Vista 50km Trail Run will be back in 2013, assuming that BC Hydro has completed their review and possible restructuring by this time next year, and we certainly hope that you will be back as well.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Sincerely,

George Forshaw                   Martha Grant

Co-Race Director                  Co-Race Director

DV Founder