A total of 2,500 triathletes gather from over 45 countries, including former world champions and rising stars of the sport. You may even bump into Apl de Ap of the black eyed peas or Formula 1 race car driver Jenson Button. Both have participated in this race. The event also boasts of the one biggest and most complete triathlon expo to date.
Local celebrities, actors and actresses, local politicians are also avid supporters of this race, making it THE biggest and brightest race in Asia.
Oh, by the way all the finisher medals and podium trophies are designed and hand made by World Class Cebuano designer Kenneth Cobonpue.
Swim start at the beautiful Shangrlia Mactan Beach – with crystal clear water. T1 is at the Mactan Newtown, about 100 meters away from swim exit.
The bike traverses four cities forming an M –Loop, showcasing urban Cebu. Here you will experience the famous headwind of the Cobra Ironman 70.3 Cebu!
The run is along the roads of Punta Enngano, lined up by 100,000 townsfolk cheering every one until the last participant.
Condé Nast Traveler Magazine named Cebu the 7th best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region in 2007, 8th best Asian-Pacific island destination in 2005, 7th in 2004 and in 2009, with popular tourist destinations such as the Mactan Island. In a decade it has transformed into a global hub for furniture making, tourism, business processing services, and heavy industry.
Cebu has been the home of the Cobra Energy Drink IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines since 2012. Race Central is the beautiful Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa at the historic City of Lapu Lapu.
The Province of Cebu boasts of successfully putting the fast paced well connected metropolis lifestyle and the laid back serenity and beauty of an island province. The cuisine is unique and the people warm and friendly.
There are 40 age group qualifying slots to the 2016 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Australia.
Professionals compete for P-750 points and $25,000 Prize purse
Male Pro:
1 Brent McMahon CAN
2 Sam Betten AUS
3 Craig Alexander AUS
4 Pete Jacobs AUS
5 Luke McKenzie AUS
6 Tim van Berkel AUS
7 Cam Brown NZL
8 Tim Reed AUS
9 Justin Granger AUS
10 Clayton Fettell AUS
11 Michael Murphy AUS
15 Wai Kit Lam SGP
16 Mitch Robins AUS
17 Matt Franklin NZL
Female Pro:
22 Caroline Steffen CHE
23 Beth Gerdes USA
24 Dimity-Lee Duke AUS
25 Belinda Granger AUS
26 Carol Fuchs THA
27 Kathryn Haesner NZL