Experience IRONMAN 70.3 Davao Philippines with an ocean swim in Talomo Bay, a bike ride along the scenic Davao City Coastal Road, and a run through vibrant city streets. Set against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Apo, this flat and fast course offers an unforgettable race experience.
Known as the Philippines’ most competitive race, the event features a 1.9km swim in calm bay waters, a smooth 90km bike course framed by sweeping bay and mountain views, and a 21.1km run through seaside and city stretches lined with cheering crowds, finishing on the red carpet.
The 1.9 km single-loop swim takes place in Talomo Bay with a beach wave start. The 90 km 2-lap bike course runs along the smooth Davao City Coastal Road and MacArthur Highway, featuring flat terrain with turnarounds at Inawayan Bridge and near Bucana Bridge. The 21.1 km 2-loop run course takes place on Davao City Coastal Road, heading towards Tulip Rotonda and Bago Aplaya Esplanade before concluding on the service road of Bago Aplaya Esplanade.
The 1.9 km single loop swim course starts with a 140-meter swim, followed by a left turn and an 830-meter swim. The next red buoy marks a left turn, leading to a 100-meter swim and another left turn for an 830-meter swim. Participants will turn right and swim the final 20 meters towards the swim exit ramp.
Terrain: Gulf/Bay
The 90 km 2-lap counterclockwise bike course starts along Davao City Coastal Road (Bago Esplanade). Participants will exit transition and head towards MacArthur Highway, turning left on MacArthur Highway toward Turnaround 1 at Inawayan Bridge.
Participants head back towards Davao City Coastal Rd, turn right, and proceed toward Bucana Bridge. Turnaround 2 is located 1 kilometer after Bucana Bridge. After completing 2 laps, participants proceed to T2 inside Bago Esplanade.
Terrain: Mostly Flat
The 2-loop run course starts at the Davao City Coastal Road. Participants exit transition and head towards Tulip Rotonda to make the first turn around at KM 5.5.
Athletes head back south and make the second turn around at KM 10.5 near Bago Aplaya Esplanade to complete the first loop. After completing 2 loops, participants head to the finish line located on the service road of Bago Aplaya Esplanade.
Course profile: Mostly Flat
High air temperatures average 87°F to 91°F (31°C to 33°C) with lows around 75°F to 77°F (24°C to 25°C). Average water temperature is approximately 85°F (29°C).
Yes. A two-person relay can complete the race with any combination of disciplines. Relay teams may later add a third person if they wish.
Yes, relay members can also decide to wait for the runner in the finish line area.
No. Team members are only allowed to compete on one relay team.
Contact the event email address to make any relay team member changes. Please provide the details of which team member you wish to cancel and provide the full name and email address of the new team member.
Yes, all team members will receive the medal. In the case not all team members head down the finish line, the runner will collect all team members finisher items.
All relay team members must have a photo I.D. If you are not yet registered to a team, you will need to do so at the Solutions table within athlete check-in to race with your relay team.
Relay captains are eligible for a partial refund of the registration fee. Please review the withdrawal policy to reference the partial refund options.
No. The relay team will receive one timing chip at bike check-in. The timing chip acts as a “baton” and team members must hand-off the timing strap/chip to move forward to the next discipline.
No. Relay team members can be comprised of a mix of gender and age. All participants must be 18 years of age on race day.
Yes. All teams MUST arrive together for Athlete Check-In to ensure that all the materials are accounted for.
Yes, there is a relay meeting point before the finish line where relay team members can join the runner to the finish.