THE stage is set for another action-packed multisport weekend in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone as the two-day ASTC Asian Triathlon Cup 2015, co-presented by SPEEDO and Philippine Sports Commission launches on April 25 at 6 a.m.
Close to 600 participants will engage in Mini-Sprint, Sprint and Standard distance challenges around Subic Bay, with Malawaan Park, along Argonaut Highway serving as the new swim, followed by cycling along Argonaut Highway (plus Rizal Highway for Standard Distance) and running (Argonaut Highway for Mini-Sprint and Sprint distances, Boulevard district for Standard Distance).
For the second day of the event, Harbor Point Ayala Mall will serve as the Second Transition Area and finish line.
At stake in the event sponsored by New Balance, Standard Insurance, Gatorade, Century Tuna, Harbor Point, Ayala Malls, Asian Centre for Insulation, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Tourism Department, Subic Traveler’s Hotel, East West Building Technology, Inc. Resort’s World Manila, Camayan Resort, Ocean Adventure, The Lighthouse Marina Resort, Seafood Island, Magaul Bird Park at Jestcamp, OGIO, PTT, StatMed, Omega Pro, 2Go Express, RaceDay, Kikay Runner, SBR.ph, Multisport, PinoyFitness.com, Travelife Magazine, Spin.ph and XPS TV is P600,000 in total cash prizes for the Elite category winners.