Ironman 70.3 'incident-free, successful'
The Ironman 70.3 mainly held in Davao City on Sunday, March 22, 2026, ended generally peaceful and successful, according to Davao City Police Office.
DCPO under its acting City Director Colonel Mannan Muarip reported that the international triathlon event was successful and incident-free held along Coastal Road, Talomo, Davao City.
DCPO has deployed more or less 1,000 police personnel out of the overall total deployment of 3,675 safety and security personnel coming from other law enforcement agencies, medical teams, traffic marshals, police auxiliaries, and partner groups.
DCPO has implemented a comprehensive and multi-layered security plan designed to address all possible contingencies.
The event recorded a total of 715 participants for the Ironman 70.3 main event and 251 participants for the Sprint distance, with an estimated crowd of 8,140 spectators and supporters.
Personnel were strategically stationed along race routes, transition areas, checkpoints, and high-traffic zones to ensure maximum visibility and rapid response capability. Specialized units were also mobilized for traffic management, crowd control, intelligence monitoring, and emergency response operations, resulting in the smooth and orderly conduct of the entire event without any security-related incidents.
Through strengthened community engagement and partnerships, DCPO fostered active collaboration with stakeholders, volunteers, and the public, reinforcing a shared responsibility in maintaining peace and order.
DCPO in a statement said this operational success was also made possible through strengthened inter-agency collaboration and unified efforts among key stakeholders. The office worked closely with the Local Government Unit of Davao City, allied law enforcement agencies, force multipliers, emergency medical services, and various partner organizations.
DCPO also thanked the active cooperation and discipline demonstrated by Davaoeños, volunteers, and event participants, who collectively embraced and practiced a strong culture of security throughout the activity.
The DCPO extends its sincere gratitude to all partners whose invaluable support ensured the seamless and successful conduct of the event. The collective commitment and professionalism demonstrated by all involved significantly contributed to public security and stability.
According to DCPO, Davao City remains a safe, resilient, and world-class destination for major national and international events—fostering tourism, investment, and sustainable development.
📷DCPO