Love a good run? Marathon fever? Lace up those sneakers and head over to Guam for the Guam International Marathon coming up on April 12, 2015. The Guam International Marathon is being organized by the Guam Visitors Bureau along with the Pacific Islands Club and United Airlines and comprises of four races: a full marathon (26.2 miles), a half marathon (13.1 miles), a 10K run and a 5K run.
The Guam International Marathon Course
The GIM courses has been certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) and IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federation), and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. All courses begin and end at the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) in Tumon.
Guam international marathon-course-map
For more details about the course routes for each race, please refer to the official GIM website: www.guaminternationalmarathon.com
There are several new features being introduced at this year’s GIM to encourage runners. In addition to more aid stations along the way, an on course mini fiesta will be offered at these stations all through Guam, featuring runner friendly local cuisine. There will also be entertainment along the course by popular, local music groups as well as more cheer squads to cheer on the runners.
So whether you want to run or just watch the runners and cheer them on, pack your bags for Guam and once there, the best place to stay? Undoubtedly Days Inn, the most popular Guam Hotel. Stay with us for a restful night of sleep before you head out on your run, come back to our comfortable rooms to relax those sore muscles after you run, or just stay with us to be just a short walk away from a vantage viewing spot. Once the Marathon fever is done, catch some of the sights around beautiful Guam. Whatever your reason for visiting, you would agree that we are the best place to stay while in Guam.
Don’t believe us? Ask Trip Advisor. They just rated us the #1 Hotel in Tamuning.
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