Bless Lacap, a 40-year-old Filipina single mom in Singapore, has signed up for the Singapore T100 Triathlon on April 10-11, 2027, and urges Filipinos to stop waiting for the “right time.” She will tackle the signature 100km race (2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run).

“I am the breadwinner of my family in the Philippines and a single mom. I’ve always prioritized the needs of others above my own,” said Lacap. “But when I saw T100 in my feed earlier this year, something stirred in me.”

“I signed up for the early bird, though I hesitated because I knew it would demand not just registration fees, but also time, energy, and yes, money,” she said. The weekend features the world’s best triathletes and a live broadcast to 195 markets.

Bless Lacap’s T100 Decision

“Then I asked myself: if not now, when? When I’m old? When I finally have extra money? The truth is, that moment may never come at all. That realization changed everything,” Lacap said.

“I understood that choosing myself is not selfish, it’s essential. Spending for me is not a luxury, it’s an investment. It’s necessary. It’s worth it,” she added.

“So here I am, taking this step, not just for me but to show my family and others that investing in yourself is also an act of love and courage,” she said. Her entry comes as the Singapore T100 marks its fifth edition.

Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) CEO Sam Renouf spoke about her story and that of participant Makarand Tawate: “Each participant matters to the PTO and we champion every triathlete, from first-timers to Olympic and World Champions.”

“Makarand and Bless’ story are inspirational and great examples of the transformative impact our sport can have,” Renouf said. The PTO hosts the Singapore weekend as part of a new Triathlon World Tour of more than 48 events worldwide.

Singapore T100 Weekend Details

Singapore is a short flight from Manila, and more than 700 Filipinos have joined the first four editions. Participants swim in Marina Bay and cycle and run on closed roads around the city’s financial hub.

The route includes Sheares Bridge, Marina Bay Sands and the Formula 1 street circuit. The weekend also includes amateur triathlon and duathlon races for all ages and abilities.

Options include the 100km (2km swim, 80km bike, 18km run) and Sprint (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run). Long Duathlon (9km run, 64km bike, 9km run) is also offered.

Standard Duathlon (6km run, 32km bike, 3km run) and Youth Aquathlon (400m swim, 3km run) are available too. Relays are offered in the 100km, Sprint and Standard Duathlon distances.

To register, visit t100triathlon.com/singapore/participate. Athletes returning for their third or fifth year will receive special gifts to mark the fifth anniversary.

Those athletes include 45-year-old Makarand Tawate, who has taken part every year from 2023 through 2026. He is among the participants the PTO is rewarding.

“Taking part in the Singapore T100 has been a special part of this journey over the past five years. It helped me gain some confidence with shorter formats like short duathlon and long duathlon,” Tawate said.

“It started as a dream (to do a triathlon), reading about triathlons in the newspapers about 15 years back but somehow missing out due to my work schedule. T100 has helped me shape that dream.”

“In 2027, I hope to fulfill that dream by completing the full 100km distance. It is a goal that means a great deal to me, and I am excited about the opportunity to push my limits and see how far I can go.”

Speaking ahead of the event, Renouf said: “We are incredibly pleased and excited to be returning to the iconic setting of Singapore and Marina Bay for our fifth event.” The PTO is rewarding longtime participants.

“So we wanted to thank and reward those who have been along this journey with us from our very first Singapore T100 in 2023,” Renouf said. The PTO’s fifth Singapore event takes place April 10-11, 2027.

Renouf also addressed changing fan habits. “One of the interesting things we’re seeing at the moment is a huge growth in mass participation sports, which reflects the changing habits of sports fans more generally,” he said.

Those fans “want to do more than watch from the sidelines and are seeking active and immersive ways to become part of the experience,” Renouf said. The PTO and World Triathlon aim to create one unified brand and competition structure.

“It underlines the importance of us introducing a powerful brand for our new world tour, with a clear intention to simplify and grow the sport,” Renouf said. That structure is designed to make the sport as simple and engaging as possible for everybody.