Massive security forces to secure Ironman events

Thousands of security forces will be deployed for the upcoming three-day Ironman 70.3 event touted as one of the most prestigious and anticipated activities in Davao City on March 24 to 26, 2023.

The World Triathlon Corporation’s version of Ironman 70.3 returns to Davao City after a three- year break due to the pandemic. The event will follow the route template in 2019, with a 1.9-kilometer swim at the Davao Gulf, a 90-km bike ride from Bajada in Davao City to Tagum City and back, and a 21-km run from the NCCC Victoria Plaza to Azuela Cove and back.

Police Major Catherine dela Rey, spokesperson of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO), said that everything is ready in terms of security for the entire month of March.

“Andam na ang DCPO sa Ironman event. naka line up na ang tanan activities from March 1 to 31. On March 24, naa pud padula for Ironkids. Ang Ironman tulo ka adlaw. On March 24, 25, 26. Ang March 24, ang

Ironkids next day Irongirls and on the 26th Ironman 70.3. On March 26 na ang full deployment for the Ironman,” she said over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Thursday.

The DCPO will be deploying 1,000 security forces including the PNP, auxiliary, and force multipliers for the Ironkids event FMASSIVE, P10