Challenge Family debuts in February

MANILA, Philippines - Challenge Family, the global series of long distance triathlons, will feature tri course that runs through Subic and Bataan in its Philippine debut in February.

Set on Feb. 22, 2014, the half distance Challenge Phl triathlon will cap a weeklong celebration of the Filipino spirit and traditions as well as sporting events for the entire family.

The tri course spans an area of 113 km, featuring 1.9K for the swim course off the white sand beaches of the Camayan Beach Resort to the Ilanin Bay, the 90K for the bike course in Bataan and Subic Bay, and 21K for the run course at the Ilanin Forest Reserve.

Grown from the Challenge Roth, the world’s largest long distance triathlon with over 5,000 competitors, the Challenge Family has mounted over 20 races around the world, participated in by 34,000 athletes – including multi-triathlon world champion Chris McCormack – with over 915,000 spectators.

Details: www.challengephilippines.com.ph.