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Saipan Marathon early bird sign-up deadline Feb. 26
Organizers of the 11th Annual Saipan Marathon has set Feb. 26 as the early bird registration deadline for the April 16 event.
Early registration for the 50K and marathon is $55 for US and NMI participants ($90 for international participants) and $45 for half marathon and 10K participants ($60 for international participants). An additional late fee of $10 will apply to registrations submitted after Feb. 26. The last day to register for the event will be on March 18 at 5pm. Registration will include the awards banquet, a finishers t-shirt, and a certificate of completion.
“Promotions for the Saipan Marathon are well underway through our off-shore offices, and we’re looking forward to a strong local turnout again this year, as well,” said MVA managing director Perry Tenorio. “The Saipan Marathon is another great signature event bringing visitors and residents together. Due to the large number of participants, we encourage early registration so we can plan proper and deliver a great event.”
The race will start at the American Memorial Park at 4am for the 50K, 5am for the marathon and half marathon, and 5:45am for the 10K. The cut-off time will be 8:30am at the halfway point at the Department of Public Safety sub-station in Garapan.
All competitors are required to pick up their race packets on April 15 at 4pm at Paseo de Marianas.
Entry forms are available at the MVA office located across Beach Road in San Jose or on the MVA official website Event Calendar at www.mymarianas.com. For more information, contact Ed Diaz at the MVA at 664-3210 or through email at ediaz@mymarianas.com. (MVA)
