MARIVELES, Bataan – More than 300 athletes from 15 nations are set not just for a race, but for an adventure like no other as the 5150 FAB Triathlon fires off Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB).
Organized by Sunrise Events, Inc. in partnership with FAB, the event’s inaugural staging promises a racing experience like no other – one that pushes athletes beyond their limits through a meticulously designed course that will test their strength, stamina, strategy and mental fortitude.
National team mainstays were initially listed to lend star power to the event, but all withdrew at the last minute. Three-time SEA Games gold medalist Kim Mangrobang, along with Bea Quiambao and Erika Burgos, are now fully focused on their preparation and buildup for the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand next month.
Still, the field remains talent-laden. IRONMAN World Championship (Nice) campaigner Harold Baco, WC Marbella competitors Paolo Sauler and Reujen Lista, IRONMAN Barcelona veteran Jojo Macalintal, multi-IRONMAN World Championship finisher (Kona and Nice) Vanessa Agdon, and Nicole Andaya, winner of the historic 5150 Dapitan in 2024, are all set to join the fray.
The route begins with a 1.5km swim at the pristine Camaya Coast, setting the tone for an event that mixes natural beauty with demanding terrain. Athletes then take on a 40km single-loop bike course that climbs through the Bagac-Mariveles Road – known for its long ascents and fast descents – before heading into the Roman Superhighway for sustained speed.
The race closes with a 10km, two-loop run at the FAB Gym, a section that encourages tactical pacing on a flat yet deceptively fast course.
