The final meeting with the host city and the organizers has not yet taken place but the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur has already made its preparations for Ironman 70.3 Davao, which will make its return on August 11, 2024.
Municipality of Sta. Cruz Mayor Jose Nelson Sala Sr. told Edge Davao that the safety of the participants will be his utmost priority.
He said although they are still waiting to be called for a meeting with the city government of Davao and the organizer of the Ironman Group Philippines, he already discussed with Davao del Sur Governor Yvonne Cagas and former Governor Marc Cagas things to be done for the upcoming activity.
Sala said among the matters they have discussed is the mobilization of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO), personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to ensure security and safety during the activity.
“Dili pa ko kahatag ug detalye kay wala pa mi gipatawag sa organizer ug host city pero always mi mu-follow sa ilang instructions kung unsa ang among partisipasyon sa preparations sa event,” he said.
The Ironman 70.3 Davao will return with a new course that will feature the Davao City Bypass Coastal Road and will be staged from Davao City to Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
The past three editions of the race in 2018, 2019, and 2023 were held on an out-and-back course from Davao City to Tagum City, Davao del Norte.
Sala said that being considered as a partner in hosting the Ironman is a great privilege for Sta. Cruz.
He is optimistic that Ironman 70.3 Davao 2024 will boost the tourism portfolio of Sta. Cruz.
