5150 Bohol sparks Panglao triathlon fever

Panglao Island comes alive once again as the Sun Life 5150 Bohol returns for another exhilarating showcase of speed, power and endurance, with nearly a thousand athletes set to compete across various age-group divisions and the overall championship.

Now on its fourth staging, the Olympic-distance race — consisting of a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40km bike, and 10km run — fires off on Sunday, capping a weekend filled with high-energy racing for both beginners and seasoned triathletes.

Organized by the IRONMAN Group/Sunrise Events Inc., the 5150 series continues to serve as the ideal entry point into triathlon, offering a platform for athletes to build confidence or progress toward more demanding IRONMAN events.

Irienold Reig Jr. and Erika Burgos are expected to headline the stellar field, with the former eyeing back-to-back titles in the men’s overall division and the latter gunning for a historic third straight crown in the distaff side.

Alongside the overall titles, age-group championships will also be contested in categories ranging from 15-19 to 65-69, making the event as inclusive as it is competitive. The event is presented by Sun Life Philippines as part of its ongoing commitment to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among Filipinos.