IRONMAN 70.3 Davao Philippines
About the race
Experience IRONMAN 70.3 Davao Philippines with an ocean swim in Talomo Bay, a bike ride along the scenic Davao City Coastal Road, and a run through vibrant city streets. Fast, fierce, and spectator-friendly, this course offers an unforgettable experience set against the stunning backdrop of Mt. Apo.
Known as the Philippines' most competitive race, the event challenges both first-timers and seasoned veterans on a fast course featuring a 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike course, and 21.1 km run finishing on the iconic red carpet.
Event Date: June 13, 2027. Registration opens on September 8, 2026, at 8:00 AM Philippine Standard Time (PHT).
Relay Teams
Race as a relay team of 2 or 3 athletes across female, male, or mixed categories. All participants must be at least 18 years old on race day. Team members share a single timing chip acting as a baton during transition exchanges.
What your entry includes
The course
The 1.9 km swim is a rectangular clockwise ocean loop in Talomo Bay starting with a beach wave start. The 90 km bike is a 3-loop counterclockwise course along the smooth Davao City Coastal Road and Quimpo Blvd with turnarounds at Sta. Ana Wharf Bridge/Flyover, Quimpo Blvd, and Bago Esplanade. The 21.1 km run is a 2-loop counterclockwise course along MacArthur Highway and Davao City Coastal Road, finishing on the service road.
Swim Course
The 1.9 km rectangular swim course unfolds in the calm waters of Talomo Bay with Mt. Apo as a backdrop. Participants begin with a beach wave start, heading 100 meters to the first red buoy, turn left for 800 meters, turn right on a red buoy for 50 meters, turn right for 800 meters, and take a final right turn for 150 meters to the exit toward transition 1.
Bike Course
The 90 km 3-loop counterclockwise bike course starts along Davao City Coastal Road (Bago Esplanade). Riders head toward Ecoland Roundabout, taking Turnaround 1 at Sta. Ana Wharf Bridge/Flyover. After looping back, riders proceed via Tulip Dr., Ecoland Dr., and Quimpo Blvd for Turnaround 2 across Villa Oro. The course returns to Davao City Coastal Road with Turnaround 3 located 100m before Bago Esplanade at km 30 to begin the next loop. After 3 loops, athletes head to transition 2 inside Bago Esplanade.
Run Course
The 21.1 km 2-loop counterclockwise run course exits transition (Bago Esplanade) onto Davao City Coastal Road toward MacArthur Highway, heading south toward Toril. Turnaround 1 is at KM 5.4 along McArthur Highway (just past JFI Bldg.). Participants head back toward Coastal Rd and make a right turn to Turnaround 2 at KM 10.8 (across Bago Aplaya Esplanade) before starting loop 2. After completing 2 loops, athletes turn right on the service road to the finish line.
Weather & Conditions
Expect warm conditions on race day:
- Air Temperature: High of 87°F – 91°F (31°C – 33°C), Low of 75°F – 77°F (24°C – 25°C)
- Water Temperature: Average of 85°F (29°C)
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Davao City
Davao City is the largest city on Mindanao, close to Mount Apo, the country's highest peak, known for its durian and its large green spaces, and for being outside the main typhoon belt. The climate is tropical: it is warm and humid all year, with a drier period from about January to April and rain through the rest of the year. The drier months are the best for racing, with early starts. The sea is warm for swimming. Francisco Bangoy International Airport serves the city.
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Are two-person Relay Teams permitted?
Yes. A two-person relay can complete the race with any combination of disciplines. Relay teams may later add a third person if they wish.
Will the swimmer and cyclist be allowed into the finish area to greet the runner?
Yes, relay members can also decide to wait for the runner in the finish line area.
Can I be a team member on two different relay teams?
No. Team members are only allowed to compete on one relay team.
How do I request to switch a Relay Member?
Contact the event email address to make any relay team member changes. Please provide the details of which team member you wish to cancel and provide the full name and email address of the new team member.
If I am the swimmer or cyclist, how do I receive my finisher medal and finisher items?
Yes, all team members will receive the medal. In the case not all team members head down the finish line, the runner will collect all team members finisher items.
What will a Relay Team need to bring to Athlete Check-In?
All relay team members must have a photo I.D. If you are not yet registered to a team, you will need to do so at the Solutions table within athlete check-in to race with your relay team.
What is the Withdrawal Policy for a Relay Team?
Relay captains are eligible for a partial refund of the registration fee. Please review the withdrawal policy to reference the partial refund options.
Does each Relay Team Member receive a timing chip?
No. The relay team will receive one timing chip at bike check-in. The timing chip acts as a “baton” and team members must hand-off the timing strap/chip to move forward to the next discipline. Relay athletes must always keep ankle strap and chip on their ankle until making the transfer between team members in transition.
What is the award process? Are awards broken down by gender, age-group, or overall?
Awards are given out in three relay categories - female, male, mixed. The first three places will be awarded and all team members receive an award.
Do all Relay Team Members need to be the same age and gender?
No. Relay team members can be comprised of a mix of gender and age. *All participants must be 18 years of age on race day.
Do all Relay Team Members need to attend Athlete Check-In?
Yes. All teams MUST arrive together for Athlete Check-In to ensure that all the materials are accounted for. A relay team will be assigned one bib number and will receive one packet with the following: swim cap, bike label, helmet label and a bib.
How does transition work? Do the cyclist/runner need to stay in transition the entire time?
It will depend on the race, however the change over between team members will occur at the bike position or in a Teams change over area. Team members will meet at the bike racking position or in the designated area and exchange the timing chip. Your timing chip is your relay baton. This will be outlined in the Athlete Information Guide (AIG). The Athlete must have the chip from the swimmer before un-racking the bike and must rack the bike before passing the chip to the runner.
Can all team members cross the finish line together?
Yes, there is a relay meeting point before the finish line where relay team members can join the runner to the finish. In the case not all members run down the finish line, it is the responsibility of the athletes to collect the medals and towels for their other members.