Easter Island Marathon / Event Info

Event Information

The Easter Island Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10K will host a limited field of only 150 runners with about 50 of those among the residents of the island.

DATE:
June 6, 2008 sprint triathlon (500mtr-20K-5K) plus a relay - 10:00am
June 7, 2008 mountainbike (35K) - 10:00am
June 8, 2008 marathon, 1/2 marathon, 10K - 10:00am

TIME LIMIT:
None.

ENTRY FEE:
$200 USD for the marathon, 1/2 marathon, 10K, triathlon or mountainbike. For two events- $350 and all three events- $400. Guaranteed entry after receipt of a completed tour application form and deposit by check. All runners receive a commemorative T-shirt, and finishers medal.

COURSE:
This out and back course begins in the center of Hanga Roa, the main town on the island and runs through the middle of the island to Anakena beach, where it turns around. The course is considered to be mostly flat at the beginning and end of the race and rather hilly during the middle miles. Water stops are every 5km. There will also be an "aid truck" with water, bananas, cookies, etc. that will run along the course.

WEATHER CONDITIONS:
Expected temperatures range from 65F to 75F degrees.

TRAVEL & RACE INFORMATION:
MARATHON TOURS, INC.
261 Main Street
Boston, MA 02129
Phone 800-444-4097
FAX 617-242-7686