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Tinian readies for runners
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Posted on May 24 2006
With less than a month remaining before some of the top runners in the region are joined by scores of athletes on Saipan for the 6th Micronesian Games, the Marianas Visitors Authority is welcoming all-comers to Tinian for this weekend’s Ayuda Fun Run.
Three weeks ago, the MVA hosted the first of two runs on Saipan as J.F. Bader and Akiko Hagiwara took the tape on May 6, but first place is up for grabs on Tinian this Saturday, May 27.
The course will take Tinian runners from the start at Taga Beach over to the M&F Corporation and back for their three mile trek.
The Ayuda Fun Run is just one of the activities for CNMI Tourism month, and according to event organizers, it is focused on promoting good health and to offer support to local non-profit organizations.
This year all of the proceeds from the twin races will be donated to the hosting of the Micronesian Games on Saipan later this summer from June 23 to July 2. Organizers are expecting anywhere from 30 to 100 participants and all of them have the opportunity to take advantage of the early bird discount.
The cost to participate in this year’s event increased to $15 today as the early bird discount expired, but the top three overall males and females will have a chance to earn that back and more as first place winners earn $75, the second placers earn $50, and the third place finishers take home $25.
While only the supreme six get the cash and medals, all participants receive a commemorative T-shirt, and all children under-12 will receive a Saipanda water bottle back pack.
For more information about the Ayuda Fun Run, contact the MVA by calling 664-3200 or by stopping down to their headquarters on Beach Road in San Jose.
