Polibio Schiffino of Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge has announced that the second phase of the Dominican Republic Xterra Triathlon and Trail Run will start on 21-22 May 2016 hosted at the facilities of the Blue JackTar Hotel in Playa Dorada, Puerto Plata. The race then continues on to Barahona, with Casa Bonita hosting the participants for the final phase of the event scheduled for 30-31 July 2016. The first phase of the race took place in Las Terrenas on 12-13 March.
Schiffino highlighted that the Xterra is the leader in off-road events of this kind, with tours in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Competitors in the Dominican race accumulate points for the Pan American championship and slots in the world championships in Maui, Hawaii. The competitors who are expected for the event include world Xterra champion Josiah Middaugh and others in the top ten including Branden Rakita, Myriam Guillot, Mauricio Mendez Cruz and Rom Akerson.
Schiffino said that Casa Bonita had decided to sponsor the event because it will help to diversify the country’s tourism options and promotes the Dominican Republic as an adventure tourism destination abroad.
See more about the race at: http://www.xterradr.com
