Bogo duathlon set this Sunday

CEBU, Philippines -  Cebuano elite athletes will once again see action in the second staging of Bogo City Duathlon Trail Challenge this Sunday in Bogo City.

The two-in-one event, features paved and trail route race compose of 8K run followed by 30K bike and another 8K run to the finish line.

The five classes include men’s 18-32, 33-45, 46-and above, female open and relay. The relay will be a male and female tandem as a team.

For those who are interested, one can enlist at Olives Motor Spare Parts in Bogo, through Jorge Ponce at Ibabao, Estancia, Mandaue and Southpeaks Outdoor Shop also in Mandaue City.

Entry fee is pegged at P800 inclusive of a singlet and snacks.Race briefing is set this Saturday at the Bogo Sports Complex in Nailon, Bogo.

This event is part of Bogo's tourism promotion efforts after the town was hit by super typhoon ‘Yolanda’ last year.  (FREEMAN)