(MVA) — Saipan Marathon 2021, originally scheduled for March, has been postponed until further notice due to the continuing worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
The Marianas Visitors Authority announced the postponement Monday in consideration of coronavirus concerns and anticipated low demand.
“Saipan has been able to minimize coronavirus infection with a strict entry requirement for all passengers, including a 5-day quarantine period, and strong community cooperation with social distancing, mask-wearing, and handwashing,” said MVA Managing Director Priscilla M. Iakopo. “We are grateful these measures have help prevent any community spread in the last five months in the Marianas. We will continue to monitor how the coronavirus and travel situation develops over the coming months.
In March 2020, 540 athletes took part in the event, which included a marathon, half- marathon, 10K, and 5K.
For more information, visit the Marianas Visitors Authority website at www.mymarianas.com
