TOFOL, KOSRAE, Federated States of Micronesia, Oct. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — The tropical island of Kosrae, located halfway between Hawaii and Guam, is home to some of the world's most unspoiled coral reefs and blue-water dive sites. Now divers and adventure travelers can experience Kosrae's stunning tropical landscape in a new way with the first Rock Hopper Adventure Trail Run on Monday, November 11. The 5.7-mile run will include on-road and off-road terrain. Runners and their cheering parties can enjoy exploring Kosrae's lush rainforests, ancient ruins, meeting local craftspeople along with world-class diving with one of Kosrae's local dive shops.
The $15 race entry fee includes a commemorative race tee shirt. Runners and walkers can sign up for the race here:http://www.imathlete.com/events/EventOverview.aspx?fEID=17570. In addition, the Kosrae Nautilus Resort is offering special room rates for Rock Hopper participants and family.
Kosrae's scuba diving, tropical beauty and relaxing vibe are plenty enough reason to visit the island. Kosrae also hosts cultural and commemorative events year round. Visiting during these times is a great way to see Kosrae at its most festive.
Following is Kosrae's full calendar of events for the rest of 2013 and 2014.
- Rock Hopper Trail Run: November 11, 2013
- Kosrae Christmas Marching Event: Dec 25, 2013
Kosrae's unique Christmas marching and singing celebration are island-wide festivities. One-of-a-kind and well worth the visit. - Lelu Memorial Day: January 18, 2014
- Kosrae State Fair: March 31, 2014
Includes judging of the best local produce (including local coconuts), demonstrations of common skills such as climbing coconut trees and thatching a house along with games and local food and craft demonstrations - Malem Memorial Day: June 6, 2014
- Utwe Memorial Day: July 20, 2014
- Tafunsak Memorial Day: August 7, 2014
Enjoy sporting events, local food and markets with local handicrafts, produce and fish at each village fair. - Liberation Week Festivals: September 8, 2014
This celebration remembers the end of Kosrae's involvement in World War II.
ABOUT KOSRAE
Kosrae is an eco-traveler's paradise and an internationally acclaimed dive destination. A 42-square-mile island, it is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). Kosrae's reefs are considered to be among the most pristine remaining in the world. Learn more at www.Kosrae.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Dianne Newton-Shaw
Placemaking Group on behalf of Kosrae Visitors Bureau
Email
510.496.2352, ext. 206