About 700 triathletes to compete in RLC Residences New Clark City Triathlon

GoClark Sports & Events, RLC Residences, and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority

(BCDA) have teamed up to host the biggest triathlon race in New Clark City in Capas, Tarlac, where
about 700 triathletes across the country are expected to compete for a podium finish.
The RLC Residences New Clark City Triathlon, which will happen on Sunday, September 25, marks
the return of the multisport activity in the world-class sports complex, after its inaugural race in
October 2019.
“When we organized the inaugural New Clark City Triathlon in October 2019, we were awed with
the magnificent structures that were built for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games. We were tasked to
test out the facilities as part of the preparation for the regional games. Then the pandemic
happened, and all sporting events were put on hold. This year, we gradually put out events as we
help put back sports tourism to where it was pre-pandemic,” said GoClark Sports Race Director
Jumbo Tayag.
“The RLC Residences New Clark City Triathlon is our 7th race this year since the government
allowed us to hold events last April. We are grateful to be able to organize events that cater to
people that exhibit an active lifestyle. We share the same values with RLC Residences, and with
their support, participants should expect a high-quality event and a race experience like no other,”
he added.
The 2022 New Clark City Triathlon will feature all the world-class facilities of the New Clark City
National Government Administrative Center (NGAC). The signature category of New Clark City
Long Triathlon will feature a 900-meter swim in the FINA-approved Aquatics Center, a two-lap
50-kilometer bike course that traverses the Clark International Airport to New Clark City Access
Road with a vista of the Zambales mountainscape, as well as a 12-kilometer run around the New
Clark City Athletics Stadium. Triathletes will be welcomed back into the finish chute inside the
Aquatics Center with a throng of cheering friends, family and supporters.
“We are very excited and equally proud to be part of this year’s New Clark City Triathlon. As we
raise our game in designing homes where our residents can build their best life, we also put an
effort to support athletes, especially our very own RLC Triathlon Team, in their quest to achieve
new grounds and motivate others to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Also, we love being part of
sporting events such as this one because we get inspired by the athletes’ passion and dedication.
This pushes us to be more committed with our own craft – building beautiful and well-designed
condominiums that our customers will be proud to call home,” said Karen Cesario, RLC Residences
Marketing Head and Chief Integration Officer.

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“I am very glad that the triathlon is back here in New Clark City. This is our third event in this
facility this year and all have been hugely successful due to the support of BCDA and the
municipality of Capas, Tarlac. This will be our last race for the year, but we will be back for more
here in New Clark City next year,” Mr. Tayag said.
BCDA Senior Vice President for Corporate Services Arrey A. Perez said the patronizing support
of GoClark serves as a testament to the quality of sports facilities New Clark City offers and the
unyielding support the organization provides to the country’s athletes.
“As New Clark City welcomes competitors of the 2022 RLC Residences New Clark City
Triathlon, we hope to bear witness to the emergence of a new generation of talented, promising
and outstanding triathletes who can compete at the national and international arena,” Mr. Perez
said.

The multisport weekend event will also feature a kids and age group aquathlon on Saturday,
September 24. Aside from the New Clark City Long course, the triathlon race also includes a
shorter category of 500-meter swim, 25-kilometer bike and a six-kilometer run. Relay categories
are also available for those who want to compete as a team.
For more information on the RLC Residences New Clark City Triathlon, visit www.goclark.ph.