(MVA) — The deadline for early bird registration for the Saipan Marathon 2022 half-marathon, 10K, and 5K is Friday, March 25, at 11:59 p.m. The event, organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority in partnership with Northern Marianas Athletics, is slated for April 9, 2022.
Registration is open at www.raceroster.com and fees are $45 for all three courses for both international and resident participants. Special rates for CNMI students only with a valid student ID are $30 for the 10K and 5K. Registration will increased $10 after this Friday’s deadline, and registration closes on April 1, 2022.
All participants will receive a finisher’s T-shirt, a certificate of completion via email, and entry to the awards banquet at 5 p.m. on race day.
“Saipan Marathon is a short two and half weeks away, so we strongly encourage everyone to register for the best rates by this Friday,” said MVA Managing Director Priscilla M. Iakopo. “With the gradual resumption of tourism, we’re looking forward to rebooting this annual signature event and are looking forward to welcoming our home athletes and visitors back for a great race.”
The event is sponsored by the Hotel Association of the Northern Mariana Islands. In-kind contributors are Century Hotel, Serenity Hotel, and Aqua Resort Club Saipan. Aid stations will be provided by Saipan World Resort, Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan, Hyatt Regency Saipan, Triathlon Association of the CNMI, IT&E, Aqua Resort Club Saipan, Kensington Hotel Saipan, Coral Ocean Resort, and Pacific Islands Club Saipan. Also supporting the event are the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Public Works, American Memorial Park, the Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services, the Division of Parks & Recreation, and Marianas Health Services.
The race follows some of Saipan’s most scenic roadways, starting and ending at Micro Beach and American Memorial Park and providing stunning views of the azure blue lagoon along the Beach Rd. Race packet pick-up will be available on April 8, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the American Memorial Park amphitheater. Start time on April 9 is 5:45 a.m. for the half- marathon, 6 a.m. for the 10K, and 6:10 a.m. for the 5K.
Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers for the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. In addition, only the 1st place male and female finishers in their respective age division category will receive an award. There will be no age divisions for the 5K Run.
The race is a World Athletics AIMS Certified Course, as World Athletics has agreed to extend the measurement certificates for another 12 months for the Saipan Half Marathon and 10K.
For more information, visit The Marianas Calendar at www.mymarianas.com or contact MVA community projects coordinator Ed Diaz at 664-3210 or [email protected]
