Press Release
(CLEVELAND, AP):  E.coli Challenge producers Bottom Scrawler and Boy Toy have announced that the 2002 edition of the event has been cancelled due to logistical problems.

"Although received with positive reviews, the 2001 Challenge in Cleveland forced us to rethink how the event should be run.  The fact that people were still standing at the conclusion indicates that we, as hares, failed to do our job properly by not providing enough alcohol on trail", said Boy Toy.

In other E.coli announcements, Toronto has been selected as the site for the 2003 event.  "In selecting Toronto, we've decided to introduce an international element to the event.  The combination of a major metropolitan area, excellent public transit to rural areas and potent beer was very appealing to us", said Scrawler.

Date of the 2003 Challenge is undetermined, but sources have revealed the producers are leaning toward a mid-summer date.  Hares to be Scrawler, Boy Toy and Kazoo.