ALVEO IRONMAN 70.3 Davao: 10th Anniversary of IRONMAN in Philippines #PhilamVitality #LiveBetter #AlveoIM703 #IM703Davao

After Luzon and Visayas, IRONMAN sets foot in Mindanao with this addition to extend its presence across all three island groups of the Philippines.

Davao City has continuously grown and developed infrastructure over the years to become one of the most popular touristic destinations in the Philippines. Athletes will have an easy journey to the start line through Davao international airport with direct flights from Manila, Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, and will have a wide selection of world-class hotels to enjoy their stay in Davao, located on the East coast of Mindanao island in the Philippines.

“It is always exciting for us to announce the addition of a new event – especially in the Philippines where the enthusiasm of the IRONMAN community is exceptional. We launched IRONMAN Philippines on August 1^st and sold out all entries in one day. We hope for such a tremendous response as we open registrations of IRONMAN 70.3 Davao on October 1^st.” IRONMAN Asia Managing Director Geoff Meyer said.

The participants will enjoy racing through Davao’s fusion of nature and urban infrastructure. The race begins with a one-loop swim at the beautiful property development of Azuela Cove where they will go back for their first transition. They will then exit onto the main highway to start the 90km bike course. The fast, single loop bike course heads all the way to the turnaround point at Tagum City. Participants will then head back to Azuela Cove for the second transition. They exit out to the flat roads of J.P. Laurel Avenue towards the commercial district of Davao to complete the two-loop 21.1km run. Participants will be cheered by a crowd of spectators lining up along the streets until the finish line at the Azuela Soccer Field.

“We at Sunrise Events are excited to be offering a brand-new race in another part of the country next year. Davao will be our next destination for an IRONMAN 70.3 race and we believe this will be well received by local and foreign triathletes alike. We are encouraged by the enthusiasm Davao has expressed in hosting us there and I expect we will see this race steadily grow. We look forward to seeing you all at a new destination.” said Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, President of Sunrise Events.

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PRESS RELEASE
Originally from: ASIA IRONMAN

ALTERNATE ROUTE TO DAVAO CITY

A multi-sport event comprised of the following disciplines: First, is a 1.9KM Swim, followed by a 90KM Bike, and ends with a 21.1KM Run. The race will start at 6:10AM and end at 3:10PM. A total of 1,800 participants will take part in this inaugural event. Fast athletes can finish the whole course in less than 4 hours, while the slowest will have 8 hours and 30 mins to finish the race.

SWIM

The 1.9KM swim, transition, and finish line will be in Azuela Cove or in the former Alcantara property at the intersection of J.P. Laurel Avenue and R. Castillo Street, Lanang, Davao City. Spectators for the swim course, as well as the transition and finish lines must be at Azuela Cove no later than 3:00am of race day, March 25.

***Spectators for the bike course and the run course may watch their favorite athletes and participating celebrities by positioning themselves along the shoulder of the road of the race course. Event marshals are on place and everyone is encourage to strictly follow their directives for safety. No person/spectator shall step on nor cross the road/course while the race is on-going.

BIKE

The 90KM bike course, will start in Azuela Cove heading north using the DavaoPanabo road and Daang Maharlika National Highway. Specifically it will pass through Davao City, Panabo City, Municipality Carmen and Tagum City, where it will make a Uturn just before Robinsons Mall and head back to Azuela Cove.

***For this reason, travelers or motorists intending to use the main highway (Daang Maharlika National Highway) used by motorists and buses traveling from or through Davao City going to the north, specifically the places of Davao del Norte, Compostela Province, Panabo City, Municipality of Carmen, Tagum City, Maco, Agusan, etc. will not be able to use the said highway from 3:00AM up to 12:30PM.

In the bike course participants will head north to Tagum City using the south bound lane. Heading back to Azuela, participants will use the north bound lane.

***The entire bike course southbound lane will be closed from 3AM to 10:30AM. By 10:30AM it will be opened and used for two-way traffic. While the north bound lane will be closed from 3AM to 12:30PM; thereafter, it will be open. Participants on the bike course will be very fast. Some will be traveling almost 40KM per hour. Thus, for the safety of the athlete as well as the public and all spectators, no one is allowed to cross or be on the road while the race is on-going. Everyone is requested to stay behind the marshals and stay in the designated areas. Do not follow or get close to the participants.

Spectators are not allowed to follow the participants on the race course. Roads are closed, only participants, race officials, medical teams, and event organizers are allowed on the course. Thus, spectators are encouraged to come early and find the best place among the designated areas where they can watch and cheer on the athletes. However, people may walk across the roads using the available pedestrian overpasses.

The Northbound bound lane of JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City will be closed for the run course. The south bound lane will be open for two-way traffic. Participants will exit Azuela head south by using the northbound lane of JP laurel Avenue and make the turnaround just before the corner of F. Torres. The run course will be a two-loop course, and will start and end in Azuela cove.

***Spectators are not allowed on the run course and are prohibited to provide outside support to participants. All spectators are advised to position themselves on behind the marshals and stay in the designated areas. Spectators should stay clear of the run course and be mindful of the two-way traffic on the opposite side of the road. Follow the organizers and event personnel at all times.

There will be an Expo in Azuela Cove, the selling of shoes, bags, triathlon gear is open to the public from March 22 - March 25. The expo opens at 8 am and closes at 6 pm. On March 25, you will have to be at Azuela Cove before the road closure which is 3:00am in the morning. Limited parking slots are available outside the Azuela Cove and those intending to park on the same must come early or even before 3:00am. There is a food park located inside Azuela Cove. There will also be portalets available around Azuela Cove.

All side activities are open to the public which are as follows:

 Alaska Run Out, March 23, 6 am 

 Meet the Pros Press at Azuela Cove, Lanang, Davao City March 23, 3:30 pm 

 Herbalife Irongirl at Azuela Cove, Lanang, Davao City March 23 5 pm 

 Alaska Ironkids at R. Castillo Street, Davao City, March 24 6 am

For more details about the event follow us at our social media account at https://www.facebook.com/IM703Davao/ or visit www.davaocity.gov.ph and the official facebook page of Davao City, https://www.facebook.com/davaocitygov/. You may also send your queries, comments and feedback to ironmandavaocity@gmail.com.

SOURCE: DAVAO CITY EVENTS