- Bridgeport by Damosa Land and TRYP by Wyndham Samal take center stage for race weekend.
Samal, Davao del Norte (19 September 2026) – More than 1,100 participants are converging in the Island Garden City of Samal this weekend for the Damosa Land 5150 Samal, Sunrise Sprint and Coral Dash, bringing together triathlon, running, tourism and community activities in one of the Philippines’ premier island destinations.
Now in its second year, the event, presented by TRYP by Wyndham Samal, has grown to become the biggest 5150 race weekend in the Philippines for 2026, reflecting the continued appeal of destination racing among both Filipino and international participants.
Set against Samal’s tropical coastline and island roads, the weekend brings athletes, families and supporters together for a race experience that combines competition with travel, local culture and Filipino hospitality.
On Sunday, Damosa Land 5150 Samal athletes will take on the Olympic-distance challenge consisting of a 1.5-kilometer swim, 40-kilometer bike and 10-kilometer run, while Sunrise Sprint participants will race a 750-meter swim, 20-kilometer bike and 5-kilometer run, providing a shorter-distance pathway into multisport racing.
Strong International and Local Field
Participants representing 14 countries will be part of race weekend, with athletes from Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, France, Greece, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States coming together in Samal.
Complementing the international field is a strong Filipino delegation, underscoring the growing local appeal of 5150 and shorter-distance multisport events. The strong turnout from athletes across the Philippines demonstrates how destination races can give local participants an international-standard racing experience while introducing them to different destinations around the country.
The event will also feature the Philippine Sports Commission-supported Filipino Elite Category, which throughout the 2026 season has provided homegrown athletes with an additional platform to race, develop and compete alongside a strong field of participants.
Racing in Samal as part of the Filipino Elite field are Earl James Ting, Edgie Arances, Anisha Eunice Caluya and Al-rasheim Saggap.
Samal also serves as the final event of the 2026 Filipino Elite initiative, bringing the season-long program to a close on Sunday.
Final Stop of the 5150 Islands of the Philippines
The weekend also marks the conclusion of the 2026 5150 Islands of the Philippines campaign, a four-race journey that began in Guimaras on March 8, continued to Camiguin on May 3 and Bohol on July 12, before arriving in Samal for its final race on September 20.
The campaign was created to encourage athletes to experience different Philippine island destinations through sport, combining racing with travel, culture and community.
A group of athletes committed to completing the entire four-race series has now made its way to Samal for one final challenge. Those who successfully complete the journey on Sunday will receive special 5150 Islands Series recognition, including a commemorative coin holder and Finisher Shirt celebrating their achievement across all four island races.
Bridgeport by Damosa Land and TRYP by Wyndham Samal at the Heart of Race Weekend
At the centre of the weekend is Bridgeport by Damosa Land, serving as Athlete Village and Race Central for Damosa Land 5150 Samal and Sunrise Sprint.
The race partnership with Damosa Land brings together sport, tourism, community and destination development, while TRYP by Wyndham Samal, the event’s Presenting Sponsor and Damosa Land’s newest development on the island, adds another dimension to the destination experience for athletes and visitors.
Race weekend extends beyond Sunday’s triathlon. The Coral Dash 5K Island Run on Saturday welcomes runners, supporters and visitors for a fun run that celebrates Samal’s island character. Costumes are encouraged, adding colour and a festive local atmosphere to the weekend.
Samal Strengthens Its Sports Tourism Appeal
With more than 1,100 participants taking part across the weekend, the second staging of Damosa Land 5150 Samal highlights the potential of endurance sport to bring athletes, families and supporters into a destination while creating opportunities for local communities, businesses and tourism stakeholders.
The strong turnout from Filipino participants is an important part of that growth. Alongside the international field, the local delegation demonstrates how events such as the 5150 and Sunrise Sprint can build participation in multisport while encouraging athletes to travel and race within the Philippines.
Beyond the course, Samal offers visitors an opportunity to experience the island’s beaches, coral gardens, waterfalls, marine attractions, inland trails and other natural destinations, creating a race weekend that extends well beyond the finish line.
As the biggest 5150 staging of 2026 and the final race of this year’s Islands campaign, the Samal weekend brings the season full circle, connecting athletes through sport while showcasing the destination to participants from the Philippines and around the world.
Race Day takes place on Sunday, September 20, with Bridgeport by Damosa Land serving as the centre of the action.
Partners and Sponsors
The Damosa Land 5150 Samal presented by TRYP by Wyndham Samal is made possible through the support of its valued partners and sponsors.
Damosa Land serves as Title Sponsor, with TRYP by Wyndham Samal as Presenting Sponsor and Bridgeport by Damosa Land as Venue Host. The Island Garden City of Samal serves as Host City.
The Philippine Sports Commission serves as the Filipino Elite Category Sponsor, with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) as National Agency Presenting Sponsor and the National Sports Tourism Inter-Agency Committee as National Agency Partner.
Official partners include RŌKA as Official Swim Sponsor and Amlan as Official Water Sponsor.
Event sponsors are 2GO, Fliq Athletics, Manila Bulletin, Tempo and Santé.
Marketing partners are Mae Wess Co., Inc. and Coca-Cola, while Sportograf serves as Media Partner.
The event is organized by Sunrise Events, Inc. and The IRONMAN Group.
For more information about Damosa Land 5150 Samal and Sunrise Sprint, visit https://www.ironman.com/races/5150-samal
For more information on the IRONMAN brand and global event series, visit www.ironman.com or email [email protected].
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About Damosa Land
Damosa Land, Inc. (DLI) is a premier, multi-awarded real estate and agro-industrial developer in Davao, the property development arm of the ANFLOCOR Group, which has been at the forefront of development in Mindanao. With a growing portfolio, DLI has earned recognition from leading industry award-giving bodies, including its recent accolades at the 14th PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards. DLI continues to evolve into a company with intense pursuits of achieving valuable innovations in the real estate industry. Powered by an inspired, dynamic, and proactive organization, DLI assures Mindanao of enhanced real estate experiences for years to come. Connect with Cary Lagdameo on LinkedIn here. For updated photos of Damosa Land’s projects, please access our Google Drive here.
About Sunrise Events
Sunrise Events Inc. is the organizer of IRONMAN, IRONMAN 70.3, 5150 Triathlon and Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series races in the Philippines. Since 2009, it has delivered world-class multisport events across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, bringing international-caliber races to iconic destinations including Subic Bay, Lapu-Lapu City, Puerto Princesa, Cebu and Manila.
The IRONMAN 70.3 Philippines in Cebu is widely regarded as the Crown Jewel of Asia and earned the Best Spectator Award at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii in 2018. In 2022, Sunrise Events further expanded its portfolio by staging the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series Manila, the first of its kind in Asia, blending endurance running with live music and entertainment in the heart of the capital.
About The IRONMAN Group
The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN® Triathlon Series, IRONMAN® 70.3® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, Rock ‘n’ Roll® Running Series, IRONKIDS® and other endurance and mass-participation events. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world and provides more than a million participants annually the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings.
Since the inception of the iconic IRONMAN® brand and its first event in 1978, athletes have proven that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE® by crossing finish lines around the world. Beginning as a single race, The IRONMAN Group has grown to become a global sensation with hundreds of events across 55+ countries. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.
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