The long-distance triathlon race will take place from Barangay Irawan to Simpocan and Salakot in Puerto Princesa

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Big news, Puerto Princesa will host an Ironman 70.3 on Nov. 8, 2020, which, according to Palawan News Online, hopes to invite 5,000 international participants from 36 different countries. 

The long-distance triathlon race, which consists of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run, will take place from Barangay Irawan to Simpocan and Salakot. Participants will start the race at Montible then swim to City Beach and finish at Bacungan.

According to city tourism officer Aileen Cynthia Amurao, this will also be a great opportunity for the west coast to exhibit its local products and services to visitors. 

This will be the fourth Ironman 70.3 race to be held in the Philippines this year. The country already has three annual 70.3 races held in Davao, Subic, and Cebu. As of writing, details about Ironman 70.3 Puerto Princesa are not yet available.