Serene yet tough course awaits Damosa 5150 field

More than a thousand triathletes will answer the starting gun on Sunday for the first-ever Damosa Land 5150, an event that aims to put Mindanao—because of the beauty of the course and the challenge it brings—on the global sporting map.

The 1.5-kilometer (km) swim, 40-km. bike and 10-km run race will have a tropical paradise of Davao del Norte, that is Samal Island, and athletes from all over have come to chase the title and bragging rights as the inaugural champion of the event.

At the heart of the event is Bridgeport, Damosa Land’s marine lifestyle development, which serves as the iconic venue for the race. With its scenic waterfront views and modern amenities, it underscores Samal’s potential as not just a neighbor to Davao City, but a world-class destination.

The swim will be in the crystal-clear waters of the island, while the bike will have scenic coastal roads—expected to be lined with local fans that have been anticipating the event—as a backdrop.

Weaving through the communities and business district will be the route for the telling run stage as age-groupers from 16-19 to 70-74 and rising young guns and seasoned veterans have enlisted.

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Among the top local male contenders are Davao’s Elgin Ong, Diego Ma, Jan Paulo Bucu, Jay Ramos and Ruark Cadelina. Ed Pantujan and Marcel Puentespina of Digos City, Ferdinand Lee of Naga, Hamnor Manabilang of Cotabato City, Janmart Penserga of Tagum and Seth Sabuga from Panabo are also fancied to figure well.

Race director Julian Valencia also assured participants and supporters that safety is a top priority for the fans and the athletes.