Royal Caribbean to Offer Royal 5K Run in St. Maarten

Royal Caribbean to Offer Royal 5K Run in St. Maarten

Royal Caribbean International will organize a five-kilometer race in St. Maarten on Dec. 16 for guests sailing on Allure of the Seas’ Dec. 12 voyage. That seven-night Eastern Caribbean also will include port explorations through group fun runs, onboard seminars and lectures with high-profile athletes. Registration fee is $50 for adults and $35 for children who sign up onboard and in advance at www.RoyalCaribbean.com/Royal5K.

Participating guests will receive a commemorative race T-shirt and access to a post-race reception on board. “As part of our commitment to provide guests healthier vacation options, we look for opportunities like these to enhance our Vitality programming onboard and drive awareness of a health-conscious lifestyle,” said Lisa Bauer, senior vice president-hotel operations.”

While the Royal 5K will be offered exclusively as a shore excursion on Allure of the Seas, all guests have the chance to set the first Royal Caribbean jogging track record. Guests are invited to sign up in advance for a time slot on Dec. 14 to test their running speed. Certified with RFID timing technology, they can attempt to set the cruise line’s record for the fastest run at sea on Allure’s 0.46-mile jogging track.

Royal 5K participants also will be able to attend onboard seminars and receptions featuring Bart Yasso, the chief running officer of Runner’s World magazine; Frank Shorter, an Olympic marathon gold and silver medalist; Sonja Friend-Uhl, a member of seven U.S. world teams and currently ranked in the top 24 women in the U.S.; and Sean Jefferson, an NCAA All-American, professional runner and tri-athlete.