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Marathon - Starts at the historical village of Sapapali’i. This is where the missionaries that brought Christianity to Samoa landed on 24th August, 1830. The course is flat and coastal for the first 20km and back on the coast for the final 6km. The inland part, 20-36km has some slight hills and long stretches of rural road.
Starts in the dark. Mandatory vehicle support for all marathon runners. Half Marathon - starts at the Pu’apu’a village wilderness after the road leaves the coast. There are long straights and a few hills in the first 10km. There is a long downhill to the Lava fields, the rest of the run, 6km is on the coast. Ten 10km - Starts at Mauga village. The first three km are on the slope down to the Lava fields. The last 6km is on the coast. Six km - Starts at the edge of the Lava fields at the village of Salelavalu, at the entrance to Bayview Resort. Savai’i Samoa Tourism 3km Family Walk - A celebratory participation walk / run for supporters and children. It starts at Le Lagoo and Savai’i Lagoon Resorts to the Beach Fales at Manase and Stevensons Manase. Aid Stations Marathon - personal vehicle support Half Marathon start - 26 km - 28 km 10 km start - 33 km 6km start - 39 km Finish line Roving Water Support Aid Stations - water, soft drinks, soft food. You can place your own drinks at your chosen stop |