Filipino triathletes ache to defend turf

The Philippine Star

February 28, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Amid a strong lineup of local and international competitors, Filipino triathletes are determined to rule the IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Princesa.

To further elevate the excitement, the Puerto Princesa City Championship will reward the top Filipino male and female finishers with P50,000 each, while the IRONMAN-affiliated TriClub with the most participants will take home a P200,000 cash prize.

These incentives, along with numerous other rewards, are set to fuel the determination of athletes in this season’s “Gateway to Paradise” edition of IRONMAN 70.3.

The thrilling race weekend, organized by Sunrise Events, Inc., begins today with the 2GO Princesa Run, featuring over 300 participants in a 5km women-focused fitness fun run at Baywalk Park.