In 2005 the Verde Island Passage was declared as the World's Center of Marine Shorefish Biodiversity (California Academy of Science).

Perpetually under threat from overfishing, industrial operations, and pollution, the quiet beachside municipality of Lobo Batangas pushes back by creating more sustainable, environmentally responsible sources of income. Such as sports tourism. Because what happens in Lobo, happens to the Verde Island Passage.

This will be our 7th year of racing and drawing attention to Lobo and the Verde Island Passage, everyone's efforts once helped to stop a large-scale gold mining operation from pushing through. We are the perfect ambassadors for clean and safe seas, because we swim in them!

Early Registration opens on January 12 (until slots are available).  Regular registration fees will apply on January 26, 2025. Please follow our event page on Facebook for updates.

Absolutely no on-site/walk-in registration.

2.5 KM (P3,650) and 5KM (P5,500) distances (early registration fees).

Event details and schedule

RACE KIT PICK-UP: 
Saturday, May 17, 3pm-5pm, Punta Malabrigo Resort Pavilion

BRIEFING 
Saturday, May 18, 5:30pm, Punta Malabrigo 

BODY-MARKING  :  Sunday 5:15am, Punta Malabrigo

RACE START: 
Sunday 6:00am (2.5K and 5K), Punta Malabrigo

CUT-OFF TIME: 
(2.5K and 5K) 8:45am

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REGISTRATION OPENS January 12. Regular registration rates apply on January 26, 2025