One of the most anticipated swim-bike-run races for kids and teens is set to kick off its fourth year this Aug. 10 at Shangri-la Mactan Resort and Spa in Lapu-Lapu City.
Close to 400 young triathletes will be competing in Alaska fortified IRONKIDS Philippines ages 6 to 14.
The young participants will first swim at the Shangri-la Mactan beach, to bike at Mactan Newtown and to run at Punta Engano road.
“It’s the perfect sport for children to develop their endurance, strength, make friends and experience the fun of healthy competition.” Shares Princess Galura, General Manager for Sunrise Events, Inc. a part of the IRONMAN Group.
Alaska Fortified IRONKIDS Philippines brings not just excitement and fun. It also promotes good values such as determination, discipline and hard work as children aspire to become better athletes.
This race encourages children to exercise regularly and develop the habitat of taking healthy drinks. “ Alaska Fortified IRONKIDS encourages families to learn the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle together. Alaska wants children to drop their game consoles and gadgets and encourage them to swim, bike and run out in the sun.” shares Harvey Uong, Marketing and Business Development Director.
Race Age Groups
Kids from 6 to 8 years old will race in 100m swim, 3km bike and 1km run, while those from 9-10 years of age will race in 200m swim, 6km bike, and 1.5km run.
Youngsters from 10-12 years old will race in 300m swim, 9km bike and 2km run. Teens from 13-14 will have to swim 400m, bike 12km and run 4km.
Participants can go solo or partner up with a friend and join the relay category.
There is also the non-competition individual play for beginners which include children who are as young as 4 years old up to 10 years old.
Race course
The race starts with a refreshing swim at the Shangri-la Mactan beach in a double loop course, to be followed by a bike ride to Mactan Newtown, and to finish off with a race along Punta Engano and back. (WITH PR)
Princess Galura, General Manager for Sunrise Events, Inc. a part of the IRONMAN Group. 
PRESSCON. The HERBALIFE Nutrition IronGirl Cebu was on its second straight year last Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 at the Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. About 1,400 participants joined this year.
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