Unilab Active Health triathlon opening leg up this weekend

MANILA, Philippines - The opening leg of Unilab Active Health’s Tri United series for 2012 gets going April 14 and 15 at Playa Laiya, San Juan, Batangas.

Organized by Bikeking headed by Raul Cuevas in cooperation with the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP), the event will challenge participants on a 1,000-meter swim at Playa Laiya’s sea water, 30 km bike reaching San Juan and 7 km run within Playa Laiya. Participants may register under the elite categories, team relay, team competition or age-groups (18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, female 45-above, 50-54, 55-above). Behind it all, the organizers will implement a point system for age-groupers and teams to determine the eventual champions of the series.

At stake in the event sponsored by Unilab Active Health, Alaxan FR, Enervon HP, I-ON Energy Drink, Landco, Bikeking, third district of Bohol, Pocari Sweat, Timex, Crystal Clear, Orbea, Runner’s World, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Weekend Warrior and SwimBikeRun.ph are P44,000 in total cash prizes.

A cash prize of P10,000 and specially-made trophy will be awarded each to the elite male and elite female champions. Also at stake for other categorical winners are gift certificates, premium items and medals. The first placers will earn 20 points which can be carried over to the next two races in the Tri United trilogy.

Registration is ongoing at Bikeking’s store in Bonifacio Global City, G Stop stores in Alabang and Greenhills, Starting Line in Alabang, and Second Wind branches in Ortigas and Quezon City.

More info: Tel 856-3362 or  https://www.facebook.com/UnilabActiveHealth.