(UPDATE) THE Ironman 70.3 Davao, widely regarded as one of the toughest stops on the Philippine triathlon circuit, returns on March 22 with a redesigned bike course, sweltering race conditions and a pathway to the World Championship.
Now on its milestone fifth staging, the race underscores Davao’s renewed prominence on the global triathlon map with organizers expecting to draw a stellar international and local field, with elite professionals and age-group standouts battling for podium honors.
Athletes will tackle the classic Ironman 70.3 distance: a 1.9-kilometer (km) swim, 90-km bike and a 21.1-km run — a demanding test for seasoned campaigners and first-timers alike.
Organized by Sunrise Events Inc., the race also enjoys strong corporate backing, with BYD as title sponsor and Aboitiz as presenting sponsor, a partnership that brings together innovation, sustainable mobility, and long-standing advocacy for nation-building and community development.
For details, visit ironman.com/races/im703-davao-philippines.
The Ironman 70.3 Davao is part of the National Sports Tourism-Inter-Agency Council’s initiative to position the Philippines as a premier global destination for endurance sports. Led by the Philippine Sports Commission and supported by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, the effort highlights how world-class races set in spectacular natural environments can enhance the country’s sporting reputation while boosting tourism.
Dutch triathlete Eric van der Linden and Lanao del Norte’s Leyann Ramo captured the overall championship in the 2024 edition which drew more than 1,000 triathletes over the challenging coastal road course.
