UK Ourea Events Closes up Shop

Shane Ohly, Event Director for Ourea Events in a press release:

It is with deep regret that I must announce that Ourea Events has ceased trading and is currently in discussions with professional advisors.

This is incredibly tough news for the UK trail running community. The main reason for the business closure Shane pins at:

The pandemic was followed by BREXIT at the end of 2020, which led to a collapse in international participation, especially among Europeans. At its peak, international participation reached as high as 50% at some events. Additionally, the cost-of-living crisis in 2022 significantly impacted the business because our budgets are set well in advance, and when our costs increased by around 20%, entry fees lagged 12 months behind revised costs.

Ah BREXIT, the gift that keeps on giving for Great Britain. Congratulations for having listened to populist liars and allowed them to get elected to the highest office, only for them to destroy the country and then slink away in silence with pockets full of cash… does that sound familiar to anyone?