Bohol 5150 looms as fast, furious race

MANILA, Philippines —  A lightning-fast race is expected to unfold when the Sun Life 5150 Triathlon celebrates its milestone 10th edition on Sunday in Panglao, Bohol.

Long regarded as one of the country’s premier Olympic-distance triathlons, the event offers the perfect balance of speed and challenge. The relatively flat bike and run courses encourage aggressive racing, but the tropical conditions, exposed roads and short uphill sections are expected to separate the strongest from the rest.

Good weather permitting, organizers anticipate a fast-paced, fiercely contested race across all age-group divisions and the centerpiece Elite category, featuring members of the national team, rising endurance stars and a strong international field from 23 countries.

The Olympic-distance race features a 1.5-km swim, 40-km bike and 10-km run.

The swim begins with a triangular clockwise course off Panglao’s crystal-clear waters. Athletes will complete three 500-meter legs before returning to shore.