A stacked field, led by World Championship standout Mervin Santiago and Nicole Andaya, will banner an impressive roster of veteran campaigners and newcomers in the inaugural 5150 FAB (Freeport Area of Bataan) Triathlon, set to light up the scenic coastal hub of Mariveles, Bataan, this Sunday.

Santiago, a consistent Top 3 finisher for all Filipinos in the IRONMAN World Championship, and Andaya, winner of the historic 5150 Dapitan in 2024, headline a deep roster of elite and age-group contenders eager to test their mettle on a challenging new course that blends competition, beauty and endurance in equal measure.

Joining him are fellow stalwarts Paulo Sauler, also an IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship finisher, Claudine Mendiola, Reujen Lista, the Rockstar coach known for producing champions, and Vanessa Agdon, a multi-time IRONMAN World Championship qualifier who remains one of the country’s most consistent endurance athletes.

The 5150 FAB features a classic Olympic-distance format — 1.5-kilometer swim, 40km bike, and 10km run — across a freshly mapped championship course that promises to test even the most seasoned athletes.

The 5150 FAB marks a major milestone in the province’s growing reputation as a rising triathlon and endurance sports hub.