Tri Factor Triathlon 2017 | December 2, 2017
Noted Singaporean multisport brand TRI-Factor have announced their first race in the Philippines. TRI-Factor Philippines will be held on December 2 at La Luz Beach Resort, Laiya, San Juan, Batangas.
TRI-Factor Philippines offers three categories suitable for beginners and experienced triathletes alike.
On race morning, the Sprint category offers a spin on a commonly-raced short distance: after a 750-meter open-water swim and 20-kilometer bike ride, the 5-kilometer run will be along Laiya’s famed white sand coastline.
The Super Sprint category is even shorter, targeted at “Rookie Amateur Weekend Warriors” (R.A.W.), comprised of a 500-meter swim, 10-kilometer bike ride, and 2.5-kilometer beach run.
With an afternoon start, the EXTRI Challenge is for off-road enthusiasts, covering a one-kilometer swim, 22 kilometers of cross-country cycling, and four kilometers of trail running.
TRI-Factor Philippines has illustrious pedigree as part of Asia’s biggest triathlon series. Founded in 2009, TRI-Factor has helped grow the Singaporean triathlon scene with its mass participation events that help multisport beginners master swimming, cycling, and running. The short distances and secured courses provide a platform for beginners to progress and grow in the sport so that they can eventually race triathlons.
The TRI-Factor Asian Championships expands into the regional market, announcing races in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and now the Philippines.
“The Philippines has one of the fastest-growing populations of triathletes, but there is a gap of regional races in the race calendar,” says Elvin Ting, Co-Founder of TRI-Factor Series. “We are building a community and culture of Asian athletes, and this race brings the Philippines into the fold. We see an opportunity to provide the local athletes a structured progressive platform to grow into the triathlon sport rather than to jump straight into completing a long distance Ironman event.”
TRI-Factor’s entry into the local market is in partnership with eXtribe. Established in 2005, eXtribe has long distinguished itself with the eXtri Offroad Triathlon and Whiterock Triathlon, cherished events on the local triathlon calendar. Adding the off-road element is eXtribe’s signature contribution, which gives the TRI-Factor community a different race experience.
For more information, visit www.trifactor.ph and follow TRI-Factor Philippines on Facebook.
