GUIMARAS — The next generation of Philippine triathlon stars will be front and center this weekend as the province hosts the first-ever 5150 Triathlon Guimaras on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Members of the Philippines’ national Under-23 (U23) team are set to headline the Olympic-distance race. Leading the charge are:
- Erika Burgos
- Joshua Ramos
- Kim Remolino
- Matthew Hermosa
These elite standouts are expected to anchor a highly competitive Filipino Elite division. Their participation is backed by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), emphasizing the government’s focus on high-performance grassroots sports.
- Swim: 1.5km starting at Playa de Paraiso on the island’s eastern coast.
- Bike: 40km across newly mapped rolling terrain.
- Run: 10km designed to test endurance and strategic pacing.
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the Sunrise Sprint Guimaras will also take place, featuring a 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run.
The event has drawn participants from around the globe, with age-group athletes (ranging from 16 to 69 years old) arriving from Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Guam, India, Ireland, New Zealand, the US, and the UK.
Organized by Sunrise Events, Inc. in partnership with the Province of Guimaras, the race aims to position the “Mango Capital” as a major hub for sports tourism in Western Visayas.
- Friday, March 6: 5150 Expo at Playa de Paraiso Beach Resort (2 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
- Saturday, March 7: Race briefing and Welcome Dinner.
- Sunday, March 8:
- 6:00 a.m.: Sunrise Sprint Start
- 6:30 a.m.: 5150 Age-Group and Relay Start