Guam Visitors Bureau sets events for runners

MANILA, Philippines - An energy and fun-filled weekend is set to take over the Governor Joseph Flores Memorial Park (Ypao Beach) in Guam next month, as the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) holds the Ko’Ko’ Kids Run, and the 10th Annual Guam Ko’Ko’ Half Marathon and Ekiden Relay, slated on Nov. 7 and 8 respectively.

One of the most anticipated annual events in Guam, the Ko’Ko’ Half Marathon and Ekiden Relay is already in its 10th year and has attracted thousands of runners from countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, and the Philippines to compete alongside the local running community – making it a true international sporting competition.  In past editions, Filipino participants have included competitive and celebrity runners, who were successful in testing their skills against the best while conquering Guam’s challenging yet fun and scenic trail.

Always aiming to improve each year, organizers of the event believe that this year’s race will be grander and more exciting. Participating runners can start their competitive juices flowing as there are more awards per each division compared to previous years. Also new this year is Guam’s repositioned finish line. While maintaining its iconic race trails that highlight the island’s scenic views, half-marathon runners will now end their run closer to Guam’s iconic shores allowing them to have a quick celebratory dip.

This year, interested runners can register to either the 13.2mile run for $65, or the 5K ekiden relay for $100 per team until Nov. 3 online at www.guamkokoroadrace.com, or the Pacific Islands Club front desk in Guam.

Aside from the half-marathon and ekiden relay, families visiting Guam can also start a healthy and competitive lifestyle for their kids with the Ko’Ko’ Kids Run happening a day before the Ko’Ko’ Road Race. Interested parents can sign up their kids until race day for the 1K, 2K, and 3K runs for $15 – while those who register in advance will only pay $10.

Located in west of the Pacific, Guam is the closest US destination from Manila and is accessible via a short three hours via Philippine Airline, or United Airlines.

To know more about the latest events and news in Guam, visit the Guam Visitors Bureau’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/visitguamph .