TULSA, Okla. — IRONMAN Tulsa announced the 2023 race will be the last one held in Tulsa.
The organization didn't give a specific reason, but said the decision came after "consideration and evaluation of our Northern American race calendar for 2023."
The race has been a big draw for the city — bringing visitors from across the country every year.
The group posted this on Facebook regarding the decision:
The final race in Tulsa will be held on May 21.
2 News spoke with the Tulsa Tourism Department about why they opted not to sign the contract.
Matt Stockman with Tulsa Tourism says Tulsa's landscape changed compared to when they signed the contract before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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