REGISTRATION OPEN FOR SAIPAN MARATHON 2026 ON MARCH 7 Best Early Bird Rates Through Dec.31
Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) – Online registration is now open at www.raceroster.com for the 18th Annual Saipan Marathon, set to take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Hosted by the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), this internationally certified race invites runners from around the globe to experience the peaceful nature and relaxing island vibe of this scenic race in the western Pacific.
A signature event of the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA), the race remains a certified measured course by World Athletics in cooperation with the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).
"Saipan Marathon is an invitation to run through the heart of what makes The Marianas so special and where the traditions of our ancestors meet the energy of today,” said MVA Managing Director Jamika R. Taijeron. “Here, traditional sailing canoes share the same horizon as our modern island communities, and untouched nature lives in harmony with everyday life. Saipan Marathon celebrates both our island beauty and our global spirit. We welcome runners from around the world to experience The Marianas in motion.”
With a new start and finish line at Paseo de Marianas in Garapan, this year’s marathon will return to its iconic Beach Road course, known for its gentle elevation changes and uninterrupted views of Saipan’s lagoon. With an ongoing rebound in lagoon marine life, keen-eyed participants may spot sea turtles, fish schools, or stingrays along the way.
Early Bird Registration (Now–December 31, 2025)
Category US/Int’l CNMI Residents & U.S. Military Youth (≤18 for 10K/5K)
Full Marathon $80 $60 --
Half Marathon $60 $50 --
10K / 5K $50 $40 $35
Participants must be age 18 or older for the full marathon and 14 or older for the half marathon. Cash prizes will be awarded to top finishers and by age division.
All Participants Receive:
- Official Saipan Marathon 2026 Booklet
- Limited Edition Official Saipan Marathon 2026 T-shirt
- Certificate of Completion
- Awards Banquet Entry (March 7)
Participants in the full marathon, half marathon, and 10K will also receive an official Saipan Marathon 2026 medal.
Registration fees will increase on January 1, 2026, and again on February 26, 2026. The final deadline to register is 5:00 p.m. ChST on March 4, 2026.
The event is co-organized by Northern Marianas Athletics (NMA) and sanctioned under its official rules and regulations. Saipan Marathon 2024 attracted over 600 registrants from 19 countries and territories.
For more information, visit raceroster.com or www.mymarianas.com, or contact MVA Community Projects Coordinator Ed Diaz at 1.670.664.3210 or [email protected].
FILE – Saipan Marathon runners traverse Beach Rd. in 2019 in The Marianas. Registration is now open at www.raceroster.com for Saipan Marathon 2026 on March 7, 2026. The course is certified by World Athletics in cooperation with the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).
The Marianas is an archipelago of 14 islands - including Saipan, Tinian, and Rota - in the Western Pacific. The Marianas are home to indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian people, as well as over 20 different ethnicities from around the world who live and work in this harmonious tropical paradise. Ancient latte stone limestone monoliths, traditional nature-based ocean navigation not reliant on modern technology, and a culture seasoned by East and West influences are just a few of the experiences found in The Marianas, where pristine sea, sand, and skies are only a 3–4-hour flight from major Asian gateway cities. From Korea Republic, Jeju Air and T’Way provide direct flights to Saipan from Seoul-Incheon. United Airlines flies three times a week from Tokyo-Narita, Japan, and daily from Guam. Hong Kong Airlines flies twice weekly from Hong Kong, China. Interisland travel between Saipan, Tinian, and Rota is provided by Star Marianas Air. For more information on The Marianas, visit www.mymarianas.com, Facebook/VisitTheMarianas, or Instagram @themarianas.