International Triathlon Union

Event Closest Airport

Manila. Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Event Local Transport

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 Taiwan, Korea, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore and from other cities to Clark Airfield, which is about one-and-a half hour drive to Subic Bay Freeport. In April, the Clark-Subic Road is expected to be open, cutting travel time by car to only 45 minutes. Certain chartered flights also land directly to Subic Bay Freeport.

Event Travel Host Hotel

Event Hotel:
Legenda Hotel Subic, Waterfront Road, Subic Bay Freeport- e-mail:  sales@legendanet.com.

Swim Conditions: Swim: Water temperature: Estimated at 27 deg C. Distance: 750 meters per loop (Olympic- 2 loops, Sprint- 1 loop). Rectangular shaped swim course. Description: Clockwise direction of swim with 20-meter beach run each loop. The swim course will only be partially marked with buoy lines. The first 200 meters and last 200 meters or so of each loop will not be marked. Kayaks will be deployed to guide some of the swimmers or provide assistance. A C-shaped buoy line will be located offshore. Tired swimmers 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.

Water Temp: 27º C

Cycle Course: Bike: Olympic distance- Elite & U-23: 13.33 kilometer loop (3 laps). Direction: Counter clockwise, keep right. Road Quality: Smooth asphalt with some cemented portions. Description: 9k relatively flat, 2.1 k category 2 climb (54m elevation change), 2.1k fast descent per loop. With 9 left and right turns and 2 turnarounds per loop.

Run Course: Run: Distance: 2.475 kilometers per loop (standard distance 4 laps, junior 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 for cooling will be provided by SBMA Fire Department near Pancake House. Drinking water & ice station: 2 stations every loop, spaced + 1.2 kilometers apart. Available for all, even for the very last age group finisher.

Elite Women

10 May 2008 07:30 2 laps - 3 laps - 4 laps

Elite Men

11 May 2008 06:00 2 laps - 3 laps - 4 laps

Athlete Briefing

May 9th 16.00 “El Centro”

Event Schedule

Schedule of Activities/Waves:

9-May, Friday
9~12nn Bike Check /Repair for Elite-female, U23, Sprint Outside El Centro
10~12nn/ 2~8pm Race Packet Distribution El Centro Reception
1~4pm Bike Check for AG’s Outside El Centro
1~3pm Bike & Helmet Inspection for Elite (by ASTC) Outside El Centro
2pm Race Officials Meeting El Centro
3pm Bike & Run Course Familiarization Start at T1/T2
4pm Race Briefing El Centro
5pm Media Briefing El Centro
6~8pm Pre-Race Dinner El Centro

 

 

10-May, Saturday
5:00am Transition area Check in, Body Marking Near T1/T2
6:00am Wave 1   Kids Triathlon, Kids Aquathlon Front of Boardwalk
7:00am Wave 2   Junior Sprint Triathlon, Adult Sprint Triathlon
7:30am Wave 3   Female Elite Open, Female U23
9:00am Start of Brunch (Basic Menu) El Centro
10:00am Awarding for Kids Tri, Aquathlon and Sprint Races El Centro
1~4pm Bike Check for AG’s Outside El Centro
5pm Media Briefing El Centro
6~8pm Pre-Race Dinner El Centro

11-May, Sunday
5:00am Transition area Check in, Body Marking Near T1/T2
6:00am Wave 1   Male Elite Open, Male U23 Front of Boardwalk
7:00am Wave 2   Male Age Groupers
7:30am Wave 3   Female Age Grouper, Team Relay
9:00am Start of Brunch El Centro
10:00am Awarding ceremonies El Centro

 

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