DAPITAN, Zamboanga del Norte (September 7, 2024) – The 5150® Triathlon Dapitan and Go for Gold Sunrise Sprint will have its second staging at the historical city of Dapitan in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. The fast triathlon course will see athletes racing a distance of 51 kilometers. The 1.5km swim starts near the Punto del Desembarco De Rizal along Sunset Blvd., then on a 40km bike course towards Dapitan City Hall and the Dipolog-Oroquieta National Road then a 10km run course to Punto del Desembarco with a beautiful scenic view of heritage houses and historic landmarks.
“We are thrilled to host the triathletes and their families once again in the heritage city of Dapitan. The event not only features a challenge to be won by the athletes, but a celebration of our heritage. With these events, we hope to inspire our youth and the community for a bright future through the lessons learned in sports and positive competition,” said Dapitan City Mayor Seth “Bullet” Jalosjos.
With the 5150 Triathlon, the Go for Gold Sunrise Sprint welcomes athletes – both primed and new to the sport for the shorter course. With a distance of 750m swim, 20km bike, and a 5km run, the race is set to be both competitive and friendly. Mr. Jeremy Go, Powerball Vice President for Marketing, the company behind Go for Gold Philippines, sees the importance of the short course. “We support the staging of short course triathlons because it promotes health and fitness of the community by encouraging people of all ages and fitness levels to participate which leads to a healthier lifestyle and improved overall wellness. It is also where athletes build the skills and confidence, thus the more they race, the more they gain and improve in the sport.”
“Dapitan is always inviting, as it is with the tourism slogan of the city. Dapitan as a race destination is beautiful and we are honored to organize an event that showcases Filipino achievement in the home of our national hero. It gives us a sense of pride and drive to achieve and be heroes in our way,” said Princess Galura, General Manager of The IRONMAN Group Philippines. Joining the race are top Philippine athletes from the Go for Gold stable, as well as Tri SND Barracuda, Tandikan Tri Team, The Usuals, TRIAD, Trimac, Trisome and many other tri teams.
Cash prizes will be presented for the following: Overall Filipino Champion
5150 1st Male – Php 65,000
5150 1st Female – Php 65,000 Sunrise Sprint 1st Male – Php 30,000
Sunrise Sprint 1st Female – Php 30,000
Lipi ni Rizal (Fastest finish times team award Top 5 members) 5150 Olympic – Php 20,000
Sunrise Sprint – Php 10,000 Fuertes Juntos (Feastest Relay in 5150)
All Male – 1st – Php 10,000
All Female – 1st – Php 10,000 Mixed (2&1) – 1st – Php 10,000
Liga ni Rizal (Most team members racing) – Php 50,000
The Noli Run will again see runners in costumes from the era of Dr. Jose Rizal’s literary characters. Along with unique inclusions and a finisher’s medal, a total of P20,000.00 prize money will be awarded to the top two (male & female) Best Costumed runners.
The 5150 Dapitan is a part of the year-long 5150 and Sprint program of Sunrise Events which provides three beautiful venues, each with its own character, bundled with a short triathlon race, that is both fun and challenging, fit for any beginner of the sport.
The 5150 Dapitan and Go For Gold Sunrise Sprint is supported by the local government of Dapitan City, Go for Gold for Sunrise Sprint, Active, Sante, Ion+ Advanced Electrolyte Drink, Manila Bulletin and Tempo.
For more information about the 2023 5150 Triathlon in Dapitan, please visit https:// www.ironman.com/5150-dapitan-philippines or email sai.mayol@ironman.com. For more information about the Sunrise Sprint, visit https://www.goforgold.sunrisesprint.com For more information about the IRONMAN TriClub program, registering a club or affiliating with your team, visit www.ironman.com/triclubs. For more information on the IRONMAN® brand and global event series, please visit www.ironman.com.
