Camiguin takes turn as first time 5150 host

Thirteen countries will be represented when Camiguin hosts an Ironman 5150 event for the first time on May 3, as the island with the highest concentration of volcanoes per square kilometer in the world—and also home to the best lanzones this part of the globe—becomes the center of endurance racing.

Preparations are in full swing, with the organizing Sunrise Events, Inc. (SEI) working closely with the provincial government to ensure the delivery of a world-class racing experience.

SEI president and managing director Princess Galura emphasized the importance of aligning operations with global standards while ensuring athlete safety, efficiency and overall race quality.

The event forms part of the inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series, a four-leg circuit designed to showcase some of the country’s most scenic island destinations through Olympic-distance racing.

The series successfully kicked off in Guimaras last month, with Bohol hosting the third leg on July 12, which also marks the 10th staging of its Olympic-distance race, before culminating on Sept. 20 at Samal Island in Davao City.

The initiative is backed by the Philippine Sports Commission, in partnership with the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Council and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, all aiming to position the Philippines as a premier destination for endurance sports.