Asian O2 Long Distance Triathlon 2006
(an International Triathlon Union and Asia Cup Series event)
DATE, DAY& TIME OF EVENT
01 December 2006, Friday, 6:00 am
VENUE
Start and Finish at Subic Bay Freeport (Boardwalk Area)
GETTING TO SUBIC BAY FREEPORT
Subic is accessible by land travel from Metro Manila. It is 130 kms from the Ninoy Aquino International
Airport in Metro Manila and travel time is about 2½ hours. There are also direct international flights
from Chinese Taipei, Korea, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore and from other cities to Clark
Special Economic Zone which is about one-and-a half hour drive to Subic Bay Freeport. Certain
chartered flights also land directly to Subic Bay Freeport.
RACE DISTANCE
O2 Double Olympic Distance - 3km swim, 80km bike, 20km run
Sprint Distance for Juniors (14-19yrs old) & Adults (20 & over)– 1km swim, 24km bike, 5 km run
RACE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Swim:
Distance: 1 km per loop (O2- 3 loops, Sprint- 1 loop). Rectangular shaped swim course. Description:
Clockwise direction of swim with 10 meters beach run each loop. The swim course will be marked
with buoy lines. Kayaks will be deployed to guide some of the swimmers or provide safety
assistance. Those in need may hold on to a kayak or onto the buoy line to rest but not to propel
forward. The distance from swim exit to transition is 30 meters, beach sand with intermediate shower.
Bike:
O2 distance: 80kilometer (2 loops). Direction: counter clockwise, keep right, road quality: smooth
asphalted road with some cemented portions. Going to Naval Magazines, approximately 1.5 kms
before Camayan point as its turn around point then back to the starting line for the second loop
The 2 loops cover approximately 20kms. Flat road course with the remaining 60kms on winding and
rolling roads going to the turn around point but more down hill going back.
2 Wheel Drop Points: Entrance of Naval Magazine and near Dumuk bridge.
Station
Water and ice stations, POWERBAR aid station (ENDURANCE sports drinks, fresh fruits, crackers
and bread), paramedic station, and Radio communication center will be located at the entrance of
the naval magazine, near the mid-point of the bike course.
Hydration (RECOVERY sports drink/ice) and Massage at the El Centro, water and ice station at the
finish line. Two water stations at midpoints of run leg.
Junior & Adult Sprint distance 24 kilometer loop (2 laps). Road Quality : Smooth asphalt with some
cemented portions. Water station: None
Run:
Distance : 2.475 kilometers per loop (O2 distance 8 laps, Junior/Beginners Adult 2 laps).
Direction: Clockwise, keep right. Road quality: Smooth asphalt. Description : Generally flat.
From transition 2, triathletes climb Dumuk Bridge at the start of the run to cross over to other
side. After completion of required loops, triathletes will turn right at Espiritu St, right again at
Dewey St and right again at Rojas St where the finish line is. A shower of water for cooling
will be provided by SBMA Fire Department near Pancake House. Drinking water, Powerbar’s
ENDURANCE sports drinks & ice station: 2 stations every loop, spaced + 1.2 kilometers apart.
Available for all, even for the very last age group finisher.
Finish Line & Awarding :
The finish line will be located at the center of Rojas St which is between Legenda’s El Centro and
Courtyard Inn. The brunch will be served in and the awarding held in El Centro (Legenda’s new and
large air-conditioned tent). El Centro will also be the venue for the brunch and awarding.
Brunch will be served starting 9:30 am.
PARTICIPANTS' CATEGORIES
O2 Male & Female Overall
O2 Male Age Groups: 20~24 25~29, 30~34, 35~39, 40~44, 45~49, 50 and older
O2 Female Age Groups: 20~24, 25~29, 30~34, 35~39, 40 and older
Inter-club team competition (3 team members compete as individuals, time of best 2 count)
Relay team competition (composed of 2 or 3 members, with each member doing a leg or 2)
INTER-CLUB TRIATHLON COMPETITION GUIDELINES
- Each triathlon club may field one or more relay teams composed of 3 members.
Only up to two team per club are qualified for podium awards.
- The times of the best 2 members will count, and will be summed up.
- NO DRAFTING rule enforced for team and Individual. So team members will still be racing as
individuals.
- Team members will race separately as individuals.
- Team members still qualify for individual awards.
- Top 3 teams (maximum of 2 team from the same club) get medals for all 3members.
- To register, just email the team name and names of 3 members to fabiedavid@yahoo.com
- The members must already be registered as individual entries.
- Changes in the team composition will be allowed until 20 November 2006.
RELAY TEAM COMPETITION
Each relay team will be composed of 2 or 3 members, with each member completing one or
two sports discipline. Tap-off will be at designated spot in the transition area.
AWARDS AND PRIZES
Medals and Cash Prizes for Top 5 Overall –Double Olympic Distance, Open, Male & Female
Champion: P10,000
2nd Place : P 6,000
3rd Place : P 3,000
4th Place : P 2,500
5th Place : P 1,500
Medals and Cash Prizes for Top 3 – Overall Sprint, Male & Female Junior/Adult
Champion: P3,000
2nd Place : P2,000
3rd Place : P1,000
Medals for Top 3 Finishers each of the age groups
Medals for all the members of the Top 3 teams in the Inter-Club
Medals for both or all members of the Relay Team Competitions
Powerbar T-shirt and Brunch for all finishers/ GC’s from SPEEDO/David’s Salon for Overall winners
Free 15 minutes massage to all finishers at the El Centro
SCHEDULE OF WAVES
Wave 1 – 6:00am Male O2
Wave 2 – 6:10am Female O2 / Relay
Wave 3 – 6:30-6:45am Sprint Triathlon
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
30-November, Thursday
900~1000am – Bike and run course familiarization
100~400pm – Bike repair and maintenance
200~400pm - Race Officials Meeting
400~500pm - Race briefing
600~800pm - Carbo Dinner
1-December, Friday
500am – Transition area check in, Body marking
600am – Start of race (Wave 1)
2: 00pm – Awarding ceremonies
OFFICIAL EVENT HOTEL AND RESIDENCE
Legenda Hotel Subic, Waterfront Road , Subic Bay Freeport .
Superior room rate with breakfast TBA
De Luxe room rate with breakfast: TBA
These rates are offered only to participants duly registered with TRAP for the triathlon race.
For inquiries and to avail of the above special rates at Legenda, contact sales@legendanet.com.
REGISTRATION CENTERS
- TRAP Makati Office – TRAP Rm. 202 Bldg. Alpha Philsports Complex (Ultra), Meralco Avenue
Pasig City
- Philippine Olympic Committee – Ground Floor, PSC Building, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, P.
Ocampo Sr St, Malate, Manila Tel 02-523-6280 Fax 02-522-4896
- Speedo Concept Stores – Ayala Alabang Town Center, SM Megamall, Glorietta 4 Makati,Mall of Asia
and Podium
Click here to view/download Registration Form (PDF, 70kb).
REGISTRATION FEE
O2 Distance: P2500 until 30Sept; P3000 until 30Oct, ~P3600 until 30Nov.
O2 2-Member Relay Team : P4500 until 30 Sept; P5000 until 30 Oct; P6000 until 30 Nov
Sprint: P600 until 30 Sept; P700 until 30 Oct; P800 until 30 Nov
US$70 until 30 Oct and $100 until 30Nov for foreigners, non-residents, residents who have been
staying in the country for less than a year.
10% discount for TRAP-registered athletes; 20% discount for students & senior citizens.
Paid fees are non refundable and non-transferable; Registration closes on 30 November 2006,
Thursday at 5pm.
Fees will cover cost of participation, pre-race dinner, race packet, finisher’s t-shirt and post-race
brunch
EVENT SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
Legenda Hotel (Official Hotel & Residence), SPEEDO Swimming Apparel, PowerBar (Official Energy
Bar, Gel and Beverage), David’s Day Spa, Davids Salon, Asian Center for Insulation, Subic Bay
Metropolitan Authority, Philippine Sports Commission
MEDIA PARTNERS
DZSR Sports Radio 918 Khz, Channel 23, Channel 13, various newspapers and sports magazines
EVENT ORGANIZER
This event is organized by the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) in cooperation with the
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), the Asian Triathlon
Confederation (ASTC) and the International Triathlon Union (ITU).
TRAP CONTACT PERSONS
Tomas T. Carrasco, Jr. - Asian Representative to the ITU; ASTC Senior Vice President, SEATA;
President, TRAP President, Email carrtom@zpdee.net
Fabie David - Secretariat Staff
fabiedavid@yahoo.com
0916-2653109