Aboitiz triathlon slated at scenic Pico de Loro

The fourth Aboitiz TRI2017 fires off tomorrow with a huge field expected to slug it out in a duel of speed, endurance and stamina at the Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club at Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas.

Action starts at 2 p.m. at the scenic yet challenging Pico de Loro which marks the return of the weekend afternoon standard-distance race featuring the 1.5km swim at the Pico de Loro cove, 40km cycling at the short but challenging hilly stretch and three flat loops along the Nasugbu-Ternate highway, and 10km run along tree-lined avenues, rolling hills and another three loops around the Pico de Loro lagoon heading to the finish line.

The event, also held to foster a healthy and active lifestyle among spectators and participants alike, is sponsored by Abitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) and organized by Bike King.

Specially-designed trophies and medals will be given to the top three finishers in each age group. The awarding ceremony and postrace dinner will be at 6 p.m., at the Pico Sands Hotel Baia Ballroom.

Other backers of the event are Aboitiz Power, UnionBank, Aboitiz Land, Weather Philippines, Neutrogena, TIMEX, Pro Health Sports and Spinal, Pico de Loro, Nuun, Standard Insurance, Hoka One One, Orbea, GU and media partners The Philippine STAR, RaceDy Triathlon and Endurance Sports.

Since 2014, the annual sporting event has continued to promote the Aboitiz Group’s sustainability mindset and focuses on wellness as an integral part of its team member engagement and development initiatives.