Encarnacion, Paraguay to Host Inaugural Ueno Bank 5150 Paraguay Triathlon in 2025

December 4, 2024

- Paraguay will host the first-ever 5150 triathlon with the inaugural edition taking place on April 13, 2025 - General registration for the Ueno Bank 5150 Paraguay triathlon to open on Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 at www.ironman.com/5150-paraguay

ENCARNACIÓN, Paraguay / TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2024) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – IRONMAN has announced that the city of Encarnación, Paraguay will host the first-ever 5150™ triathlon in Paraguay in 2025. The new Ueno Bank 5150 Paraguay triathlon is set to take place on April 13, 2025 and will welcome athletes from around the world to experience the 5150 format, against the backdrop of Encarnación’s beautiful Costanera along the Paraná River.

The 5150 triathlon features the standard Olympic triathlon distance of 1.5 km (0.93-miles) of swimming, 40 km (24.85-miles) of cycling, and 10 km (6.2miles) of running. The event is expected to draw significant attention, both locally and internationally, positioning Encarnación as a prime destination across Latin American and global sporting events.

“We are thrilled to bring a 5150 triathlon to Paraguay, a country that offers the perfect combination of natural beauty and warm hospitality,” said Joanna Jordan, Vice President – Managing Director of Latin America for The IRONMAN Group. “This event not only promotes healthy competition but also opens up a valuable opportunity to showcase Paraguay’s growing potential as a world-class sports tourism destination.”

The Ueno Bank 5150 Paraguay event will take place at Playa San José and the city’s renowned Costanera, providing a scenic yet challenging route for participants. This event is expected to have a significant economic impact on the region, with benefits projected for the tourism, hospitality, and local business sectors.

The Ueno Bank 5150 Paraguay promises to be a memorable experience drawing athletes to experience Paraguay’s rich culture, landscapes, and warm community. The event’s success is expected to further elevate the region’s reputation as a top destination for international triathlons and sports tourism.

To learn more about the Ueno Bank 5150 Paraguay, visit www.ironman.com/5150-paraguay.

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The IRONMAN Group operates a global portfolio of events that includes the IRONMAN^® Triathlon Series, the IRONMAN^® 70.3^® Triathlon Series, 5150™ Triathlon Series, the Rock ‘n’ Roll^® Running Series, IRONKIDS^®, World Triathlon Championship Series, premier running events including the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon™ and City2Surf^®, UTMB^® World Series trail-running events including the Canyons Endurance Runs™ by UTMB^®, Tarawera Ultra-Trail™ by UTMB^® and Ultra-Trail Australia™ by UTMB^®, Epic Series™ mountain bike races including the Absa Cape Epic^®, road cycling events, and other multisport races. The IRONMAN Group is the largest operator of mass participation sports in the world, providing participants the benefits of endurance sports through the company’s vast offerings. Catering to the full athlete experience, the company portfolio also includes FulGaz^® virtual cycling, the most realistic indoor riding experience connected fitness application aimed at preparing athletes for real-world events. 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. The IRONMAN Group is owned by Advance, a private, family-owned business, and Orkila Capital, a growth equity firm focused on building great brands. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

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