Run Costa Rica
Overview
They say you can’t have it all, but Costa Rica disagrees.
Want to soak in a hot spring while gazing at an active volcano, check.
Want to hike in a glistening green rain forest, check.
Want to relax on a breathtakingly beautiful beach, check.
Want to stay in a luxury resort where the celebrities do, check.
And of course, you’ll see monkeys, tropical birds, and a vast array of wildlife along the way.
Run Costa Rica will be the adventure of a lifetime.
Trip Highlights:
- Run/Walk the Costa Rica Coffee and Chocolate 5k and Tour!
- Discover a birds-eye view of the volcano, lake, and rainforest via the Canopy Cable Car, Bridges, and Zipline Tour!
- Run/Walk in the rainforest with Lake Arenal as your vista!
- Run/Walk Guided hike through the Manuel Antonio National Park!
- Run/Walk in Manuel Antonio with magnificent views of the ocean!
- Plenty of time to relax and enjoy the 5-Star Springs Resort, or book one of their renowned tours!
Itinerary
At-a-Glance
Date | Day | Location | Event |
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Day 1 | Sunday | La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Arrival to Costa Rica and the Renown Springs Resort – Welcome Dinner |
Day 2 | Monday | La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Costa Rica Coffee and Chocolate 5k – Optional Excursions and Tours |
Day 3 | Tuesday | La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Volcano Canopy and Zipline Tour |
Day 4 | Wednesday | La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Lake Arenal 5K and 10K Run/Walk – Optional Excursions and Tours |
Day 5 | Thursday | Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | Travel to the Beach and the Si Como No Resort and Wildlife Refuge |
Day 6 | Friday | Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | Beach Relays! – Optional Excursions and Tours |
Day 7 | Saturday | Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike – Awards Dinner |
Day 8 | Sunday | Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | Farewell Hugs and Travel Home |
Day 1 – January 16th – Welcome to Paradise!
Day 2 – January 17th – Costa Rica Coffee and Chocolate 5k
Day 3 – January 18th – Volcano Canopy and Zipline Tour
Day 4 – January 19th – Rainforest Lake Arenal Run/Walk
Day 5 – January 20th – Time to Hit the Beach
Day 6 – January 21st – Beach Relays and Party!
Day 7 – January 22nd – Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike – Awards Party
Day 8 – January 23rd – Time to Head Home or Extend Your Stay
Pricing
PRICING – DOUBLE OCCUPANCY SHARING ROOM
* $4,100 per person double occupancy sharing a room – Superior Room (Si Como No Resort)
* $4,200 per person double occupancy sharing a room – Deluxe Room (Si Como No Resort)
* $4,350 per person double occupancy sharing a room – Deluxe Plus Room (Si Como No Resort)
PRICING – SINGLE ROOM
* $5,670 per person single rate
* $5,770 per person single rate
* $5,920 per person single rate
Booking Notes
DEPOSIT
Booking Deposit – A $650 deposit per person is due at the time of booking. The final balance is due June 10, 2021.
Roommate Finder: If you are a single looking to share a room, please indicate this on the application and we will do our best to accommodate your request. You can also post to our private Facebook group for the already registered participants. Please note, if we are unable to arrange a roommate or if a roommate cancels, single rates will apply.
CANCELLATION SCHEDULE:
- November 1 2020 – January 18, 2021: $250 is non-refundable.
- January 19 , 2021 – June 1, 2021: $650 deposit is non-refundable.
- After June 10, 2021: 100% of the trip package is non-refundable.
Cancellations must be received in writing (email is fine) by the date indicated.
Trip Information
8-Day Package Includes:
- 8 Nights Accommodation including taxes; 4 nights at the 5-Star Springs Resort and 3 nights at the 4-Star Si Como No Resort and Wildlife Refuge.
- Arenal Volcano 5K and 10K Run/Walk
- Volcano Canopy and Zipline Tour
- Lake Arenal 5K and 10K Run/Walk
- Ocean Vista 5K and 10K
- Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
- Welcome and Awards Dinners
- Breakfast every morning; dinners per itinerary
- Private Facebook Group to get to know your new traveling friends, share training stories and tips, and support and motivation
- Official Run Costa Rica Gear: Tech Shirt, Backpack, Hat, and Medal
- Transportation to all events, guides, and permits
- U.S. Based Group Leader (Jenny Hadfield and John Bingham) for the entire trip
- Airport Transfers
- All Taxes and Permits
- A bucket list trek of a lifetime, new active friends, and lots of laughs
Not Included (extra personal expenses):
- Flights
- Extra Tours
- Meals or drinks not specified by the itinerary
- International Medical / Travel Insurance (required)
- Personal Expenses
- Tips for Guides on Extra Tours
The Events – Run/Walks, Hike, and Canopy Tour
The three run/walk events are flat to low rollers on secondary roads (jeep trails – groomed) and flat trail along the beach. The elevation is low at sea level to 800 feet. You will earn spectacular views of the world-famous Arenal Volcano and countryside, a true Costa Rican rainforest, tranquil oceanside.
The Volcano Canopy and Zipline Tour is a must-do, must-see, adventure! You will have a birds eye view of the volcano, the lake and the rainforest all in one Sky Experience. The Manuel Antonio National Park Hike will have distances and variety of paces to suit the needs and wants of everyone on the trip. It is the best place for wildlife viewing and you are almost guaranteed to see sloths, iguanas, several species of monkeys and other exotic creatures.
Electric Supply Costa Rica
The electricity sockets in Costa Rica are 110 volt, 60 cycle electricity, same as the US. Plugs are typically the 2-pronged flat type, so US travelers will not typically need a converter or adapter.
Travel Insurance
It is a condition of booking this trip that you must be insured against medical incidents. We would also recommend that you take out trip cancellation insurance, as your trip is non-refundable after the final payment is made on June 1, 2021.
NOTE: If you purchase Travel Insurance with the “Cancel for Any Reason” package, it must be purchased within 14 days of booking the trip on January 18, 2021.
We recommend The Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance, a one-stop integrated travel protection program for adventurers. Ripcord covers nearly 10 million people worldwide and provides travel assistance, international medical, and travel insurance.
Benefits include – Insurance coverage tailored for adventurers. – A completely integrated program with a single contact for emergency services to travel assistance and insurance claims. – Evacuation and Rescue services from our point of emergency all the way home. – 24/7 contacts with medical and security professionals.
For detailed packages and pricing, please visit: http://www.ripcordrescuetravelinsurance.com/marathonexpeditions or contact 415-481-0600. Simply tell them you’re going on a Marathon Expeditions trip with Jenny Hadfield and they will guide you in tailoring a customized plan for the Run Costa Rica Trip. This can be done at the time of booking this trip in January 2021.