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(Tumon, Guam) – The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is excited to announce the extension of the Early Bird registration period for the highly anticipated Guam Ko'ko' Road Race and Ko'ko' Kids Fun Run. Runners now have an extra two weeks to take advantage of discounted entry fees, with the Early Bird period extended from January 31, 2026, to February 16, 2026 at 12:00am.
The 2026 event lineup includes the Ko'ko' Kids Fun Run on Saturday, April 11, 2026 as well as the Ko'ko' Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and the 5K Ekiden Relay on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Extended Early Bird Discounted Registration Fees (Valid until 12:00am, February 16, 2026):
Half Marathon: $35.00 (Per Person)
Ekiden Relay & School Team Races: $15.00 (Per Person)
Ko'ko' Kids Fun Run: $10.00 (Per Child)
"We are excited for the return of the Guam Ko'ko' Road Race and the extension of the Early Bird registration for the kids race, as well as our half marathon and ekiden relay," said GVB President & CEO Régine Biscoe Lee. "Sports tourism helps us attract visitors from our source markets and is a growing segment for our island. Ko'ko' is a great opportunity for visitors to participate alongside our running community for a unique Guam experience, as the course includes some of the most picturesque spots on the island for an unforgettable running experience."
The Guam Ko'ko' Road Race is Guam's elite running event, named to raise awareness for the plight of the Guam Rail, or ko'ko', a flightless bird endemic to Guam. Efforts to save the ko'ko' from extinction are ongoing, and the race serves as a vital platform for public awareness and community involvement. First held in 2006, the Guam Ko'ko' Road Race is GVB’s signature running event, attracting participants from around the world and engaging the local community.
Race Details:
Ko'ko' Kids Fun Run: Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Governor Joseph Flores Memorial Park (Ypao Beach).
Ko'ko' Half Marathon & 5K Ekiden Relay: Sunday, April 12, 2026. Starts in Tumon in front of the Guam Visitors Bureau and finishes at Governor Joseph Flores Memorial Park (Ypao Beach).
Participants in the Half Marathon and Ekiden Relay will receive a finisher’s tee and medal. The Ko'ko' Kids Fun Run offers a 0.6K, 1.6K, and 3.3K race for children ages 4-12, with all runners receiving a finisher’s t-shirt and a chance to win medals.
The Guam Visitors Bureau invites everyone - our youth, beginners, and experienced runners to take advantage of the Early Bird registration rates and participate in the Ko’ko’ Weekend 2026. Register today at www.visitguam.com/koko1515.
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