MANILA, Philippines —The spotlight shines on the future of Philippine triathlon as young athletes take center stage ahead of their more experienced counterparts in the Choco Hero IRONKIDS, kicking off on Saturday at the Subic Bay Boardwalk.
This non-timed race focuses on fun and participation, providing valuable exposure for enthusiastic kids who dream of competing in premier endurance races someday. Participants, eager and ready to showcase their skills, range from 6 to 15 years old. The 13-15 age group will vie in the 250m swim, a 6km bike ride, and a 2km run starting at 6 a.m. Younger age brackets include 11-12 (200m swim, 4km bike, and 1.5km run) at 6:30 a.m., 9-10 (150m swim, 4km bike, and 1.5km run) at 7:20 a.m, and 6-8 (100m swim, 2km bike, and 1km run) at 7:50 a.m.
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