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IRONMAN 70.3 Davao set
Manila Bulletin
|October 6, 2025
After a one-year hiatus, the IRONMAN 70.3 Davao is set not just for a comeback, but for an explosive return to the global triathlon scene as it kickstarts the 2026 season on March 22 with its milestone fifth staging.
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This edition promises to be its most spectacular yet, cementing its place as the yardstick for IRONMAN 70.3 races in the Philippines and Asia-Pacific.
“IRONMAN 70.3 Davao has evolved into more than just a race. It is a celebration of athletic excellence, cultural pride and community spirit,” said Princess Galura, president and general manager of the organizing Sunrise Events, Inc. — the exclusive IRONMAN licensee in the country — during the official launch.
The landmark event will set a new benchmark in endurance sports with an expected huge international turnout, a refined and world-class course, and a festival atmosphere that only Davao can deliver.
This story is from the October 6, 2025 edition of Manila Bulletin.
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