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SUMMARY:Audubon Christmas Bird Count on Rota
DESCRIPTION:The CNMI Division of Fish and Wildlife is still looking for a few volunteers to assist this year’s Christmas Bird Count on Rota/Luta! \nThis is an all-day event that supports long-term monitoring of the Marianas’ native and migratory bird species. Participants can choose to join us for a 4-5 hour shift in the morning (6am) or afternoon (12pm)\, or both! \nEach team will be lead by a DFW biologist and drive a predetermined route\, counting birds from the car and at several stops along the way. Our survey routes are mostly road-based\, with short easy walks in some areas; there should not be any difficult terrain/hiking. \nWhat to bring:\n\n\nenough food\, water\, snacks and/or a packed lunch\, depending on how long they commit to being in the field\ncomfortable shoes\nsunscreen\, sunglasses/hat\nbinoculars if they have them (DFW has a limited number of extra binoculars that volunteers can borrow)\n\n\nIf you’d like more details or have any questions\, please don’t hesitate to contact the organizer\, Annika Andersson (andersson.cnmi.dfw@gmail.com or 1 670-789-8845.
URL:https://www.mymarianas.com/the-marianas-calendar-event/audubon-christmas-bird-count-on-rota/
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SUMMARY:Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey Run 81KM
DESCRIPTION:The Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey Run is picking up steam and heading down the track for its 81KM adventure on January 17\, 2026\, in the Marianas\, with participation now open to all interested runners. Registration is pulling into the station soon\, with the deadline set for Dec. 12. \nFACT SHEET   ENTRY FORM \nThe run\, jointly organized by Sports Aid Japan and the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA)\, will follow the historic sugarcane railway route that once crisscrossed Saipan during the bustling days of the Japanese administrative period in the early 1900s. This endurance event commemorates the 150th birthday of Haruji Matsue\, the legendary “Sugar King” who helped lay the tracks for the Marianas’ sugar industry. \nGeneral registration for individuals is ¥19\,200 (approximately $124 today) via the Sports Aid Japan portal at www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/102473. Registration for Marianas resident individuals is $80 and must be made in person at the MVA office on Beach Rd.\, I Liyang\, Saipan\, to avail of the Marianas rate. Marianas resident relay teams are also welcomed for $80/team. English registration forms and race fact sheet are available on The Marianas Calendar at www.mymarianas.com. \n“Sports Aid Japan organizes races for its members around Japan featuring significant sites\, scenery\, and history\, and we’re thrilled they’ve chosen the Marianas for their first-ever overseas event\,” said MVA Managing Director Jamika R. Taijeron. “We’re working closely to make this run and its historical backstory a far-from-ordinary experience for all participants\, filled with adventure\, camaraderie\, and a celebration of history.” \nThe story of The Marianas is a rich tapestry\, woven from the heritage of the indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian people\, and seasoned by centuries of Spanish\, German\, Japanese\, and American influence. During the Japanese era\, The Marianas was a major hub for sugarcane cultivation\, with a legendary 50-mile (80.5 km) narrow-gauge railway encircling Saipan\, transporting sugarcane and goods—a legacy that still whistles through the island’s landscape. Similar railways once ran on the neighboring island of Tinian and Rota. \n“Saipan Sugarcane Railroad Journey Run is unique—it’s an endurance race\, a road run\, and a trail run all rolled into one\,” said MVA Community Projects Manager Martin Duenas. “We encourage all interested runners to make sure to register by December 12. It’s an earlier deadline than most of the MVA’s usual races\, as Sports Aid Japan is putting extra care into every detail\, from amenities to safety. We’re looking forward to a full train of participants!” \nEvent Highlights: \n\nThe journey run traces the historic railway route\, including climbs to Mt. Tapochao\, the scenic northern coastline\, and World War II heritage sites.\nThe race starts and finishes at American Memorial Park\, Micro Beach\, Garapan. The starting ceremony will be held at 4:30 a.m.\, with the race departing the station at 5 a.m. The finish line closes at 9 p.m.\nRelay teams of 2–6 members will switch runners at designated aid stations\n\nAwards and Amenities: \n\nDigital finisher’s certificate\nOfficial race t-shirt\nMarianas specialty product\nPre-event reception on January 16 with food\, drinks\, and performances\nOptional post-event party on January 18 and sightseeing tours for an additional fee\n\nSafety\, self-sufficiency\, and respect for the Marianas’ natural and historical heritage are top priorities\, organizers said. Participants must navigate using official course maps\, pass all checkpoints\, and carry mandatory night gear and cell phones. Individual runners must show proof of finishing a marathon in October 2022 or later (waived for team entries). Additional requirements apply. The official course map is available at: https://shorturl.at/HQ9j5 \nFor more information\, contact MVA Community Projects Coordinator Ed Diaz at communityprojects@mymarianas.com\, call 1.670.664.3200\, or visit The Marianas Calendar at http://www.mymarianas.com.
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SUMMARY:Rota Marathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rota Marathon 2026 is co-organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) and the Office of the Mayor of Rota.  Registration rates are $40 for the full marathon\, $30 for the half marathon\, and $20 for the 5K.   \nMandatory race packet pickup will be on Friday\, Jan. 30\, from 5-6 p.m. at Rota Roundhouse in Songsong village. \nCash prizes will be awarded for Top Overall Finishers in 1st-3rd place in Male and Female Divisions for full marathon ($400\, $300\, $200\, respectively)\, half marathon ($300\, $200\, $100\, respectively)\, and 5K ($200\, $150\, $100\, respectively).  Full marathon participants must be age 18 or older.  Registration closes on Jan. 30\, 2026. \nRegistrants will be treated to an awards dinner buffet outdoors at Rota Roundhouse on race day and will also receive an official Rota Marathon 2026 shirt and printed finisher’s certificate.  Mandatory race packet pick-up is Jan. 30\, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Rota Roundhouse in Songsong. Race briefing will be held at 6 p.m. Representatives may pick up race packets for registrants only with written authorization and a copy of the registrant’s valid photo ID. \nThis year’s marathon and half-marathon courses will have a change of course compared to last year\, first head north under the stars of Rota’s dark night along the western lagoon\, returning south to wind through lush\, shaded roads back to the finish in Songsong. The 5K route\, a favorite for its sweeping sunrise vistas\, will remain along Sasanhaya Bay.  \nAccommodations are available at: \nValentino Hotel\, 670.532.8466 \nCoral Garden Hotel\, 670.532.3201 \nLight Heart Motel\, 670.285.0062\, jdbepari97.jb@gmail.com \nPJM Ent. B&B\, 670.532.2539/670.287.5635 \nMowtel B&B\, 670.783.3566/670.285.3566 \nA Warm Invitation from the Community \nThe event is co-organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority and the Office of the Mayor of Rota.  Registrants will be treated to an awards dinner buffet outdoors at Rota Roundhouse and will also receive an official Rota Marathon 2026 shirt and  printed finisher’s certificate.  Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers of each course. \nWhat makes Rota far from ordinary? \n\nRun past ancient mysteries:  Along the course participants will pass numerous  ancient Chamorro stone monoliths called latte stones\, massive relics that have stood for centuries.  Rota is also home to As Nieves Latte Stone Quarry\, home to the largest known latte and one of the most recently established  U.S. National Historic Landmarks.\nAn ornithophile’s delight: Listen for the critically endangered Marianas Crow found only in Rota.  Catch a glimpse of the endangered Marianas Fruit Dove or the endangered Golden White-eye.   See more species at I’Chenchon Bird Sanctuary and throughout the island.\nNature’s Treasure Island: Marvel at dramatic limestone cliffs\, the iconic Wedding Cake Mountain\, and the natural\, ocean-fed Swimming Hole.  Soak in sunrise views over Sasanhaya Bay. \n\nRota is just a short flight from Saipan or Guam\, with air service provided by STAR Marianas and Micronesian Air Connection Services.  \nFor More Information:\n Ed Diaz\, MVA Community Projects Coordinator – communityprojects@mymarianas.com | +1 (670) 664-3200\n Dave Atalig\, MVA Rota Field Operations Supervisor – datalig@mymarianas.com | +1 (670) 532-0327
URL:https://www.mymarianas.com/the-marianas-calendar-event/rota-marathon-2026/
LOCATION:Rota Roundhouse\, Northern Mariana Islands
CATEGORIES:Sports
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