That world-renowned Ironman brand will get some local spice, thanks to the creativity of the organizing team.
Drawing inspiration from Davao City’s eleven flourishing ethnic diversities, organizers are paying homeage to this deeply enmeshed local culture by creating a new category in the Alveo Ironman 70.3 aptly titled Tribu Maisugon Team race.
It’s a race that will define how a tribe of Ironmen composed of eleven members will conspire to carry their tribe to victory. Quite a bit of a cultural tradition among highly competitive tribal communities willing to give their all — blood, sweat and tears — for the glory of their tribe.
All that syncs with the race theme this year: “Race for Oneness.”
The Tribu Maisugon is the newest division in the event that has drawn around 2,000 triathletes from 48 countries.
It all started in 2018, the first of Davao’s three-year hosting run. Back then it was called the Race for Culture followed by the Race for Peace in 2019.
The special team race reckons the quickest overall time where the winning team gets to take home the coveted Tribu Maisugon trophy handcrafted by renowned local artist and medal designer Kublai Millan.
Alveo Ironman 70.3 Executive Committee co-chairperson Princess Galura can’t wait to see competitions get going for the Tribu Maisugon division.
Among those vying for the P550,000 winner-take-all cash prize are the Bayanihan Tri Team, BJMP Multisport, Core Nutrition, Dashing Iron Team, Filipino Homes- Go for Less, Fit PH, FPD Events, Surcyc Multisports Team, Triad, TriClark Scania Triathlon Team, TriDavSur, and Tri SND Barracuda.
Earlier, Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte gave his assurance of safety for all participants and tghe crowd.
“The Davao City Ironman 70.3 2023 Committee assures that all necessary preparations are being taken for the safety of everyone and the smooth undertaking of the event,” Mayor Duterte said as he cited the cooperation of neighboring cities, the private sector, and volunteers for the overall success of the race.”
Race director Neville Manois said they retained the race course while making exciting improvements along the way.
The Irongirl, the first event on the calendar, will hit the road tomorrow at 5 p.m.
