SAMOA RUN FESTIVAL 2018

Start where the sun rises, and run where it sets. Along the way you will discover a lot of history and stories of Samoa’s legends.
In 10 Days you will have run in all parts of Samoa, taking in 3 islands.

A mobile Running Tour of Samoa – traveling both Upolu and Savaii

9 different runs, 9 different locations

Return Airport transfers

All Run transfers between locations

Entry to All 9 Run Events

11 nights’ Accommodation at Samoa’s most popular spots

11 Breakfasts, 9 Dinners including Awards Dinner

Many Cultural opportunities and extended sightseeing throughout

ITINERARY

Thursday, 28 June
FALEFA FALLS RUN

Kick off the Run Festival with one of the most popular local run routes at Falefa Falls.  Starts and Finishes at the Falls Bridge with scenic views over Falefa Bay.     10km

Friday, 29 June
ALEIPATA MILE

For those who like swim/run, we can do both.  1mile run is form the Wharf at Satitoa to the Namu’s island jetty.  If you have your fins, we can swim to Namu’s Island.  It’s a magical spot, a lone island with a dead gorgeous beach a short distance from the mainland.  You might even see a turtle in the crystal clear water to the island.  1.6lkm.

Saturday, 30 June
LALOMANU HALF MARATHON

All races start and finish at Taufau Beach Fales at beautiful Lalomanu Beach on our popular Out and Back course.  Nice choice of distances to suita ll stages of runners.  21kms / 10kms / 6kms / 4kms

Sunday, 01 July
FREE DAY

Transfer today to Monono Island for a restful afternoon, enjoy the remote and quietness of this lovely little Island.

Monday, 02 July
MANONO ISLAND RUN

A quick visit to Manaono Island to run/walk the entire perimeter.  No cars, no motorised bikes, no dogs allowed – only people!  We lunch here (included), then catch the short ride back to the mailand in time for the 4pm ferry to Savaii.  6kms

Tuesday, 03 July
TAGA BLOW HOLES – RAINBOW RUN

For the first time, we will have a run that will finish at the Blow Holes.  Depending on the wind and tide, we may even get a thousand rainbows as you run the last 1km of the coastal road to finish Alofa’aga Blowholes.  This is a unique run. 10km / 6km / 4km

Wednesday, 04 July
FALEALUPO SUNSET RUN

Another unique rum that will take you to the other end of Savai’i where the sun sets. There are a lot of historical features here, Moso the Giant footprint, Chair of the Sauali’i, Cape Mulinu’u where Spirits depart this life.  12km

Thursday, 05 July
ASAU HARBOUR RUN

This is the best harbour in Samoa on the north end of Savai’i.  It takes in the beautiful villages of Vaisala, Auala and Asau.  We run past the big water spring in the village to finish at the unused wharf on the far end.  5.5km

Friday, 06 July
LEGEND TO LEGEND

Run form Dwarves’ Cave to Mataolealelo Pool. Discover the origins of two legendary tales: Dwarve’s Cave and the pool where Sina and Eel became friends.  This is the coldest water in Samoa fresh from the belly of the earth for the end of your run.  6.6km

Saturday, 07 July
LE LAVA HALF MARATHON

The beautiful coast of north Savai’i provides white sandy beaches, very little traffic and good roads.  Join us for the 2nd year of the Le Lava Half Marathon.  Out and Back course star and finish at Tanu Beach Fales in Manase Village via the Sale’aula Lava Fields.
21km / 10km / 5km / 3km