RUN Saipan, which had a great start as a non-profit organization in 2021, has already drawn up a list of events for the new year, its president, Edward Dela Cruz Jr., said.
In addition, Run Saipan will hold its first membership meeting on Friday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m., at Oleai Beach Bar & Grill.
According to Run Saipan’s 2022 calendar, the first event of the year is the Dash and Splash 5K set for Jan. 22.
Here are the other events scheduled this year:
• Feb. 5, Mariana Resort Strip 5K
• Feb. 19, Marianas Ekiden 21K
• March 13, Beer Mile
• March 18, Happy Hearts 5K
• April 23, Library 5K
• April 30, Mt. Tapochao 5K
• May 7, May the 4th 5K
• June 4, Mangrove 5K.
• July 4, 2-mile Independence Day Race
• July 9, Laolao Bay Kulot Acha’ikak
• July 22 to 25, Virtual 5K
• Aug. 20, Grotto 10K
• Sept. 17, ICC 5K
• Oct. 14, Beach Road Sunset 5K
• Nov. 19, Kagman 5K
• Dec. 10, Run Saipan Half Marathon followed by the Run Saipan Banquet
• Dec. 31, Run from 22, 1-mile Race
For all events and activities hosted by Run Saipan, a fully vaccinated policy will be implemented, and vaccination cards will be mandated.
Dela Cruz said collaborative races with Northern Marianas Athletics and other organizations are not yet included in the calendar.
Moreover, there are seminars and other races that Run Saipan will also help facilitate this year.
If you’re interested to join Run Saipan, attend its meeting on Friday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m., at Oleai Beach Bar & Grill.
Run Saipan pose members pose for a photo after completing the Christmas Island Relay at the Last Command Post.
