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First Half Marathon in Nuevo Vallarta
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September 18, 2009
Riviera Nayarit, Mexico - For the first time, the Half Marathon is running through Nuevo Vallarta on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Marathon runners from all over the world will have a chance to visit Nuevo Vallarta and will be treated to Mexico’s beautiful Pacific coastline and world-class hotel properties along the route. Come for the event, but afterwards, relax and rejuvenate in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico’s newest destination!
The event is spearheaded by DX3, a sporting events organization endorsed by the Mexican Confederacy of Athletics. According to the event organizers, “The goal of the event it to blend sport participation and tourism with the vision to strengthen Mexico’s sporting presence at the international level.”
The event will take place along the main avenues of the beautiful Nuevo Vallarta Resort Area. Organizers hope to promote tourism in the region by designing the route so that runners pass by key destinations in Riviera Nayarit. Competitors will view the pristine Pacific coastline and run by a multitude of hotel properties including the Grand Velas, Vallarta Palace, and the Paradise Village Golf Course and Marina.
The Half Marathon welcomes both men and women from all age groups. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each group. The outdoor recreational opportunities do not end there as visitors to Riviera Nayarit can explore other nature and adventure driven activities including jungle canopy zip-lining tours, foothill tours of the Sierra Madre Mountains, swimming with dolphins, and water sports along the region’s 192 miles of coastline.
For more information on the half-marathon and to register, please visit: MaratonVallarta.com
About Riviera Nayarit:
Mexico’s newest destination, Riviera Nayarit, stretches along 192 miles of pristine Pacific coast framed by the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains just ten minutes north of accessible Puerto Vallarta International Airport. The region extends along the entire coast of the Pacific state of Nayarit including the resorts of Nuevo Vallarta, the historic colonial town of San Blas, exclusive Punta Mita, picturesque fishing villages, miles of serene beaches and spectacular Banderas Bay. Riviera Nayarit offers countless activities, all pleasantly affordable, such as: PGA golf courses, luxury spas, whale watching, turtle release, zip lining, surfing, record deep sea fishing, bird watching, international cuisine, and shopping for local artwork and traditional Huichol handicrafts. The region attracts and satisfies vacationers of all tastes and budgets with its wide range of accommodations including chic luxury resorts, eco-tourism boutique hotels and quaint B&B inns.
For more information, visit RivieraNayarit.com
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