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8 Exotic Endurance Races in 2015
Written by
Hunter Hewitt
With massive mountains, tough terrains and tropical island escapes, these eight events aren't your everyday races. Pack your bags, go off the grid and test your fitness in one of these unique, exotic endurance events in 2015.
Kilimanjaro Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K
March 1, 2015 - Tanzania
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Gear up for an unforgettable experience. Run the marathon, half marathon or 5K at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Local villagers will cheer you on as you pass farms, forests, villages and coffee plantations in Moshi, a market town in Tanzania.
2015 Puerto Rico Marathon & Half Marathon
March 22, 2015 - San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Book a trip to the Caribbean and run the half marathon or marathon in this popular event. Both courses are USATF certified and the full distance is a Boston Marathon Qualifier.
Jake's Off-Road Triathlon 2015
April 18, 2015 - Treasure Beach, Jamaica
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This off-road triathlon includes a 350-meter swim, 25K bike ride and 7K run in the backcountry of Jamaica. Participate as an individual, pair up with a friend or tackle the race with a relay team. Race proceeds benefit the Treasure Beach Foundation, and all registered participants will receive a T-shirt and pre-race dinner.
Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote
May 23, 2015 - Lanzarote, Spain
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Elite athletes run, bike and swim on the Atlantic coast of Spain at this Ironman event. Admire breathtaking coastal views as spectators cheer you on from start to finish.
Hibiscus Half Marathon, 15K and 5-Miler
May 24, 2015 - Honolulu, Hawaii
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What better way to spend your Memorial Day weekend than a trip to Hawaii? Enjoy the exotic island and participate in this 9th annual event that features a half marathon, a 15K and a 5-mile run.
Easter Island Marathon
June 7, 2015 - Easter Island, Rapa Nui
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Escape civilization and run this marathon on Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean. Participants will run past historic statues, known as moa, created by early Rapa Nui inhabitants. In addition to the unforgettable experience, you will receive a race shirt and windbreaker.
Jamaica Reggae Ride
November 6, 2015 - Montego Bay, Jamaica
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Whether you're a novice rider or a seasoned cyclist, travel to Jamaica for this epic three-day, 175-mile ride. You'll ride past beautiful white sand beaches and coconut and banana plantations along the coast.
Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon 2015
November 21, 2015 - Otago, NZ, New Zealand
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Enjoy this international running festival that features distances of 42K, 21K, 10K and 3K, along with a kids fun run. The course is set between the backdrop of the Crown and Remarkable mountain ranges and finishes in the heart of Queenstown.