The Subic Bay International Triathlon (SUBIT) returns for its 33rd edition on May 2 to 3 at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.
Recognized as Southeast Asia’s oldest and longest-running standard-distance race — and consistently ranked among Asia’s top 10 — the event is expected to draw over 100 elite athletes from at least 20 countries.
The two-day festival offers a gauntlet for every level of athlete, from the “tomorrow’s champions” to seasoned age-groupers. On Saturday, May 2, the action kicks off with the high-octane Elite and Junior Elite Sprint races, consisting of a 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run. This opening day is designed for speed and technical precision.
The intensity shifts on Sunday, May 3, when the endurance specialists take center stage for the Standard Distance, featuring a 1.5km swim, 40km bike, and 10km run. This final day also hosts the Super Trikids (STK), Youth Super Sprint, and various Age Group categories, ensuring a family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates the sport’s growth across all generations.
Also serving as the NTT Asia Triathlon Cup, the race offers valuable ranking points for both World Triathlon and Asia Triathlon standings, raising the stakes for the region’s top competitors.
It will also debut the Asia Triathlon Junior Cup Subic Bay.
Events of tap are draft-legal sprint races for Elite and Junior Elite athletes, Super Trikids, Youth Super Sprint, Sprint and Standard.
The event is in partnership between Triathlon Philippines under President Tom Carrasco, and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) under chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose Alino.
It is supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, NTT, Gatorade (official hydration partner), Western Guaranty Corporation, C-Vitt and Subic Bay Travelers Hotel
With additional report: Tempo
