[Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, July 29] – Following the success of the Labuan Bajo Swim & Run event featuring national record-holding athletes and the Lintang Flores ultra-cycling race in March 2024, Ta'aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo, is proud to once again host a major sporting event: Limbang Tacik Ta'a 2024, the Ta'aktana Open Water Festival.
Supported by Marriott International and PT Fortuna Paradiso Optima (FPO), the event will take place on October 5, 2024, along the beach of Ta'aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo. The festival will combine the thrill of open-water swimming competition with the natural beauty and tourism appeal of Labuan Bajo.
Limbang Tacik Ta'a 2024 features two race categories—2000m and 5000m—divided further by gender and age group, ranging from 20 to 60+ years. The race categories will also be split between general participants and registered athletes, providing tailored challenges for both.
Event initiator Renaldus Iwan Sumarta shared in a statement his hopes that the wide range of race categories will encourage participants of all levels—men and women, beginners and professionals—to take part according to their physical capabilities.
"Limbang Tacik Ta'a 2024 is our third endurance sports event. Through these events, we are committed to promoting Labuan Bajo as a world-class destination for exotic travel and sports tourism. We hope the event is warmly welcomed by sports enthusiasts and can become an iconic annual event for both domestic and international visitors," said Iwan.
Race Director Xtoredy stated that the debut event will span two days:
"On the first day (October 4), participants will collect their race packs and receive a race briefing at Ta'aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo. A Course Training session will also be available for those who want to try out the route and get acclimated to the local ocean conditions," said Xtoredy.
All competitions will take place on the second day (October 5), according to the schedule set for each category. Event details, including registration, will be announced on the official Instagram account @limbangtacik at the end of July.
"In addition to medals, winners will receive cash prizes valued in the hundreds of millions of rupiah, courtesy of our sponsors. Stay tuned for further updates on our Instagram!" Xtoredy concluded.