Wildflower

Organizers cited "several external circumstances" beyond their control

Now a part of Motiv Running’s family of events, the iconic triathlon festival will return in 2018.

The Wildflower Triathlon Festival is known for its celebratory, laid back vibe and difficult courses.

Jesse Thomas earned his sixth-straight win, while Liz Lyles started a streak of her own by defending her 2015 title.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Liz Lyles return to the Wildflower Festival weekend to defend their long course titles.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Liz Lyles outlasted the competition on the tough and unique Wildflower course.

Both reigning champions will return to compete in the iconic race.

Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson will each attempt to keep their unprecedented streaks at Wildflower going in 2015.

American Matthew Russell claimed third at Saturday's Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

American Heather Jackson chats about three-peating at the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon and her upcoming Ironman.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson have become the King and Queen of Wildflower. Look back on their 2014 victories.

Jesse Thomas overcame a tough year to claim his fourth-straight Wildflower victory, while Heather Jackson made it three in a row.

The 2013 Wildflower runner-up Leon Griffin thinks the unique format this year may play to his strengths.

A detailed look at the Cannondale Slice Heather Jackson rode to her third Wildflower Long Course title.

The practice course is currently built out by buoy’s that correlate with the swim distance of each race.

American Heather Jackson is having the year of her career.

Jesse Thomas has gone from a relatively unknown pro to a Wildflower legend.

Americans Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson once again proved their ability to navigate the tough Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Jesse Thomas and Heather Jackson, who both happen to be residents of Bend, Ore., repeated as Wildflower Long Course Triathlon champions.

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Both defending champions took home wins at the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon today.

See the bike Heather Jackson rode to her second-straight Wildflower victory.

Watch Australia's Paul "Barney" Matthews from T1 at the 2012 Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Get a feel for the toughness and determination required to win the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon with this video race recap.

Jesse Thomas defended his title at the 2012 Wildflower Triathlon. Heather Jackson won the women's race and broke the course record.

Watch American Heather Jackson cross the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon finish line.

Watch American Jesse Thomas cross the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon finish line.

Watch the women's swim start from the 2012 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Watch the men's swim start from the 2012 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

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The American, who used to be known for her dominance on the bike, took the Wildflower win with the fastest run split of the women.

American Linsey Corbin talks about her second-place finish at the 2012 Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Long-course specialist Jordan Rapp got off the bike with Jesse Thomas and turned in a solid run to finish second.

South African James Cunnama came into Wildflower after a long break due to injury and was happy with his third-place finish.

Go inside transition at the 2012 Avia Wildflower Long Course Triathlon.

Great Britain's Leanda Cave talks about her first race back since catching an illness at February's Ironman 70.3 Panama event.

Jesse Thomas made it back-to-back wins at Lake San Antonio, while Heather Jackson had the breakthrough win she's been looking for.

Heather Jackson is racing this weekend's Wildflower Long Course Triathlon in Kask's yet-to-be-released new helmet, the Bambino.

The 70.3 specialist talks about the frustrating start to her season and her strategy at Wildflower.

Despite the heavy race weekend, the Wildflower race organizers have managed to assemble a top-notch pro field.

Jesse Thomas won the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon for the second year in a row. Get a look at his race-winning ride.

Jesse Thomas and Leanda Cave took the 2011 titles, and both will be back to try to defend this weekend in California.

Rumor has it that Leanda Cave ate her first S'more at the Triathlete/Inside Triathlon Readership Party shindig.

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