The Woodlands IronGirl event called off

Event organizers for a proposed IronGirl competition, a women's-only endurance event put by the World Triathlon Corporation, have opted to withdraw their proposal for hosting an event in The Woodlands this fall.

The World Triathlon Corporation also sponsors the annual IronMan Texas triathlon that occurs each May in The Woodlands.

Scott Langan, race director for IronMan Texas, initially proposed the IronGirl event to The Woodlands Township Board of Directors for approval in January. Event planners formulated a course for the event, which would have been routed primarily through Town Center and the Panther Creek Village.

In February, Langan presented a detailed proposal to the township board while recommending three potential dates for IronGirl: Oct. 5, Oct. 6 or Nov. 2. However, some township board members expressed concern over hosting another endurance event in The Woodlands and its potential affect on traffic.

During the March 27 township board meeting, John Powers, assistant general manager for community services, said he spoke with Langan and World Triathlon Corporation had withdrawn its proposal.

" We were notified recently that IronGirl had withdrawn their proposal and I confirmed that...with Scott Langan," Powers said.

Langan declined to comment to Community Impact Newspaper regarding World Triathlon's decision to withdraw its proposal.