THE Ironman races will be back in full blast under the new normal next year with a touch of history as a new destination awaits an expected stellar international field in the 5150 Dapitan on Sept. 10, 2023.
Known as the Shrine City of the Philippines, the historical city of Dapitan is thrilled prepping up for its first triathlon hosting, laying the groundwork 11 months before the big g event featuring the 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run race in Zamboanga Peninsula.
“We are proud and happy to have the world-renowned Ironman 5150 Triathlon here in Dapitan on Sept. 10, 2023. It’s really something that we should all look forward to,” said Dapitan City Mayor Seth “Bullet” Jalosjos.
He announced the short-distance racing’s staging in the historic city during the welcome lunch he hosted for members of Lanao del Norte’s Tri SND Barracuda that took part in the first Mayor Bullet Jalosjos Triathlon Cup recently.
Team Tri SND Barracuda, headed by team leader Ulwan Dimaporo and star athlete John Alcala, winner of the just-concluded Ironman 70.3 Puerto Princesa, has been a regular fixture in the IRONMAN/Sunrise Events, Inc.-organized endurance racing.
Online listup starts on Dec. 1, 2022.
“Putting up the 5150 race in the city of Dapitan isn’t only a breakthrough but also historic and we take pride in spearheading this project which will surely draw the veteran and rising triathletes in the local front and overseas.
“Triathlon is the kind of sport that we will not only support but also prioritize,” added Jalosjos.
“I am happy about this because we will promote not just Dapitan but also the whole of Mindanao. Through this we can showcase unity and harmonious relationship through sports which is really the goal of our athletes,” said Dimaporo.
