AFTER a six-month postponement, the 5150 Triathlon CamSur homecoming is finally pushing through next month with a diverse cast of seasoned campaigners and emerging racers, including age-groupers, ready and eager to showcase their prowess in various disciplines against the scenic backdrop of Camarines Sur.
Registration for the blue-ribbon event scheduled for Feb. 11 is currently under way. For details, visit ironman.com/5150-camsur-register.
Adding excitement to the premier event, which features the challenging Olympic distance of 1.5k swim, 40k bike and 10k run on a championship course, is the Go for Gold Sunrise Sprint. This short distance triathlon series comprises a 750m open-water swim, 20k bike and 5k run, offering a sub-category within the 5150 triathlon event races. It provides participants with a lively and amiable racing experience, maintaining the essence of Sunrise’s brand of triathlon racing but with fewer challenges than its longer-distance counterparts.
Originally slated last Aug. 6, 2023, the 5150 Triathlon CamSur had to be re-scheduled due to the Mayon volcano unrest.
“The extended anticipation has only fueled the participants’ eagerness and hunger for recognition and success in the first of a series of triathlon races we have scheduled this year,” said Princess Galura, general manager and regional director of the organizing The Ironman Group.
Camarines Sur, the venue for the country’s first Ironman 70.3 race in 2009, has seen the triathlon series evolve over the years, attracting elite athletes worldwide and providing local talents with opportunities to compete in premier triathlon races, including the World Championships.
