THE Ironman 70.3 Davao will make its highly anticipated return on Aug. 11 next year, promising a new racing experience featuring a revamped course that would test the triathletes in fresh and exciting ways.
The centerpiece of the course is the brand-new Davao City Coastal Road, a scenic backdrop to what looms as a riveting event with top and rising endurance racers from around the world expected to challenge the new layout featuring the 1.9 km swim parallel to the coast, 90 km bike leg towards the MacArthur Highway and back to coastal road for the grueling closing 21.1 km run.
The combination of the new route and the stunning coastal road guarantees an amazing racing experience, one that would push triathletes to their limits and showcase the natural beauty of Davao City.
As the 10-month countdown to the blue-ribbon event began, anticipation and excitement started building up among athletes and fans alike, all eager to be a part of this new chapter in the history of Ironman 70.3 Davao, which hosted the top tri-sport event at Azuela Cove last March.
Davao City, chosen for its exceptional management, accessibility and breathtaking landscape, eagerly embraced the event.
Princess Galura, regional director of the organizing Ironman Group Philippines, praised the city’s strong partnership and infrastructure, ensuring a seamless staging of the event.
“We have worked with many other host cities, other people. But our partnership with Davao, we feel and remain strong,” said Galura during the signing ceremony in Davao City last Oct. 25.
