3rd OLANGO CHALLENGE to kick off this April!

It's now 19 days before the 3rd OLANGO CHALLENGE!

The first open water swimming competition of the country, the 3rd OLANGO CHALLENGE invites all professional swimmers and swimming enthusiasts to take a plunge in the waters of the Hilutongan Channel and swim for a better cause. Mark your calendars for this event on April 24, 2010 at the Tambuli Beach Resort, Buyong, Maribago, Lapu-lapu City from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

3rd Olango Challenge

In partnership with the Philippine Aquatic Sports Association, the Olango Challenge aims to highlight the importance of a clean marine environment and raise awareness on the magnitude of drowning incidence in the Philippines.

Categories are as follows: 1.5K, 2.5K and 5K competitive and 5K fun.

A tougher Olango Challenge awaits the aspiring contestants this year, this time featuring a race course that forms a box. A parallel 750-meter race course is also provided for the 1.5K competitive swimmers.

Click here for the 3rd OLANGO CHALLENGE RACE COURSE

Discounts will be given for those who will register earlier. You can download the entry form for the 3rd OLANGO CHALLENGE here. You can also visit the official website here.



For more inquiries about the 3rd OLANGO CHALLENGE, you may look for Ms. Riva Valles at (032) 232.5270 or send your email to olangochallenge@gmail.com. You may also visit us at:

PBSP Visayas Regional Office
4th Floor, PLDT Building
Juan Luna Avenue, Mabolo
Cebu City, Philippines 6000


(Entry also posted on the Olango Challenge official website.)