Danao ready for XTERRA triathlon series

MANILA, Philippines -  The XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon finds a new home in the South in Danao, Cebu.

Host of numerous international mountain bike events in recent years, Danao opens its doors to endurance athletes out to test their limits in a challenging 1.5K swim, 40K bike on fireroads and rocky terrain, and 10K trail run with the city’s scenic mountain ranges as backdrop.

The first XTERRA Triathlon South race blasts off April 23 with 300 to 400 competitors expected to answer the starting gun, led by the men’s champion of last year’s competitions in Albay, Bradley Weiss, and 2016 women’s runner-up Jacqui Slack.

Danao is staging XTERRA until 2019 in line with the three-year contract signed by local officials, led by Rep. Ramon “Red” Durano VI, with Princess Galura, general manager of the organizing Sunrise Events, Inc.

Danao offers a challenging course that tests not only the field’s stamina and power but also their mental toughness.

Backers of the event are the City of Danao, Province of Cebu, 2GO Express, Cetaphil, David’s Salon, DOT, Tourism Promotions Board, HYPER HD on Cignal TV, Columbia, Prudential Guarantee, Rock Tape, Sanicare, The Philippine Star, Trilife Magazine, Coca-Cola Femsa, Powerade and Wilkins with Coco Palms Resort and El Salvador as venue and hotel partners.