Liz Perry, president and CEO of Travel Juneau, said the Ironman Alaska triathlon organizer called her to say that the decision arose from economic concerns like inflation and the potential for a recession.
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Ironman Alaska athletes likely spent millions while they were in Juneau
Ironman Alaska finishers Richard Secretaria and Joseph Paray figure that, between themselves and their significant others, they spent around $8,000 on their trip.
Photos from the first Ironman Alaska race in Juneau
Locals in Juneau loaned out their own personal bikes, opened up their homes to house athletes, even offered free car rides around town.
A very wet Ironman weekend ahead for Juneau
This weekend’s rain event is the result of an atmospheric river — a long, fat column of moisture aloft that looks a lot like a river in satellite imagery.
Affordable housing concerns prompt Juneau Assembly to take stock of short-term rental market
Business leaders in Southeast Alaska recently identified a lack of affordable housing as the top barrier to economic growth. It directly contributes to labor shortages.
After sporadic dumps of rain, Juneau could get a 2-day break in the weather
The National Weather Service expects heavy rain again on Friday night — about the same time as the outdoor Ironman Alaska opening ceremony.