NMA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ISLAND RELAY
Warm Greetings and Happy Holidays
The Northern Marianas Athletics (NMA) is proud to announce the Annual Christmas Island Relay, set to take place on Saturday, December 18, 2020. Race time is 6:00am.
The Island Relay has always attracted hundreds of running enthusiasts willing to cruise the 13.7 mile-long race across the western coast of Saipan starting from Pacific Islands Club (PIC) - San Antonio to the Last Command Post in Marpi.
Event Details
- All participants must complete Online Registration via race roster link.
- On race day, only the first runner will be allowed to be at the start line.
- Teams must provide their own support vehicles and water.
- There is no need for physical tag off at designated exchange zones.
- Race will start at 6:00 am with social guidelines, must be 6 feet apart with staggered 2 min apart.
In Consideration of COVID19, all participants must follow all COVID19 social distancing rules and comply with all local, state, and federal mandates. All participants must stay home if they are sick, always wear face coverings, frequently sanitize hands.
Race Categories
Open mixed teams of five (5) runners who will individually alternate through one (1) mile stages from start to finish. One of the members of each team must either be 16 years old or younger, a female, or 40 years of age and older.
The youth mixed teams (16 under) must have at least one female, or one 12 under participant.
Maximum of 20 teams slots available. Runners under 18 years old, must obtain parental/guardian approval to participate.
Mens & Womens Solo Virtual
Virtual mile
Pre & Post Event
Establish road running specific social distancing meet protocols including the elimination of handshakes before and after the race. After completion of race(s), teams will be asked to immediately leave the premises.
Overall Top 3 teams will be announced via social media.
Upon registration team will received virtual email bib and finisher result certificate after results are finalize.
The Annual Christmas Island Relay is just one of the many activities and events that NMA hosts in its continued efforts to promote healthy lifestyle in our community. We invite you to join us and help inspire as many people as possible to GET MOVING to help contribute to UPLIFTING THE WORLD through sport.
Should you be interested, please contact Robin Sapong at rsapong@gmail.com
Contact information
- Event contact
- Northern Marianas Athletics