The Saipan Marathon 2026 will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2026, with the starting gun sounding at 4:00 a.m. (GMT+10) at the Crowne Plaza Resort Saipan in Garapan, Saipan, CNMI. Participants can choose from four race distances: the full marathon (26.2 miles/42.195 km), half marathon (13.1 miles/21 km), 10 K (6.2 miles), and 5 K (3.1 miles). The courses are all out-and-back, beginning and ending at the resort, and feature distance markers approximately every five kilometres. 

Safety and logistics details include mandatory packet pickup on Friday, March 6, and the requirement for all participants to arrive at the start line at least one hour before their event. The event is sanctioned by the Northern Marianas Athletics and includes multiple aid-stations, restrooms, and guidance on hydration and heat precautions. Registration is open now online, with early-bird, standard and final pricing tiers listed for CNMI residents/U.S. military, U.S./international entrants and youth/minor categories. The event is proudly hosted by the Marianas Visitors Authority with title sponsor Skechers.