Since it's first edition in 1976, the event has never been abandoned but Edgell Jog treasurer Ray Stapley said the committee made the tough decision last week to cancel this year's instalment of the 7.5km run.

"We felt like we couldn't put our sponsors under pressure," he said.

"They're under enough pressure at the moment and we don't know how long it's going to last for.

"I know it's six months away, but we cannot wait until a month before and try and organise it."

Mr Stapley said a decision was made last week, with the committee agreeing together to cancel this year's event via email.

"We're sending out letters to our sponsors and supporters now to let them know," he said.

"People like Simplot are on board for next year, which is a real positive.

"Everyone I've spoken to, they've realised we can't go forward at this stage and our sponsors, some of them aren't operating. That's really sad."

Mr Stapley said the committee will now work towards hosting the next Edgell Jog on September 19, 2021.

James Nipperess won last year's Edgell Jog.