Pagaura, Lorbes head cast in 5150 CamSur

MANILA, Philippines — Jonathan Pagaura and Emil Lorbes face the challenge of nailing the elusive crown as they top-bill a field that blends experienced competitors with emerging stars in the 5150 CamSur on Feb. 11 in Camarines Sur.

Pagaura, who narrowly missed the 5150 crown to Satar Salem in a duel in Bohol in 2022, is primed for redemption after finishing fourth and ninth in Bohol and Dapitan, respectively, the previous year.

The 27-year-old Boholano, now with Team Core Pacific Money Exchange, is set to leave it all on the course in pursuit of 5150 glory.

Joining him in this quest is Lorbes, a stalwart of The Next Step Tri who finished fourth in the 5150 Dapitan, topped by Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Fernando Casares.

But the duo faces formidable competition from an international field, including those from Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, France, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Singapore and Turkey.

Registration is on-going with the organizing The IRONMAN Group/Sunrise Events, Inc. anticipating a surge of participants. To secure a coveted spot in the top endurance race, visit ironman.com/5150-camsur-register.

Staged by the Province of Camarines Sur and supported by Go for Gold, 2Go, Rudy Project, Sante Barley, Ilaw Atbp., Manila Bulletin, Tempo and Sportograf, the upcoming event, back to where it all started in 2009, will feature the demanding Olympic distance of 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run.