Tulemar Resort Congratulates Winners of Second Annual Quepos Marathon
Quepos, Costa Rica (PRWEB) April 30, 2014 -- Organizers of the second annual Quepos marathon created the challenging 42K race with the goal of hosting an athletic event with international participation at what they call, “...one of the most beautiful regions of the country.” The organizers strongly believe that the conditions of the area, its tourism, its natural beauty and its people, make Manuel Antonio and Quepos a perfect destination to enjoy sports. The marathon proved to be a successful event for the second year in a row with over 500 runners registered for the event.
The race started at the Marina Pez Vela of Quepos at 5:00 AM on April 26, in order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures of the early morning, and finished around 10:00 AM for the last runners.
In the women’s category, Gabriela Herrera Arroyo finished first with a time of 3:20:25, and Jonathan Varela Obando topped the men’s category with a time of 2:36:50.
The international participants in the race, as well as many of the Costa Rican athletes who came from out of town, required accommodations for the event. Tulemar Resort, the #1 hotel in the area according to TripAdvisor, is one of the top picks for accommodations in the area.
Julien Buralli, one of the concierges at Tulemar and also a sports enthusiast observes, “A stay at Tulemar is a great choice for the pre-run mental conditioning runners are looking for. Our jungle bungalows, for example, offer beautiful ocean views surrounded by lush tropical flora. It’s a perfect choice for peace and relaxation. We all know the value of a good night’s sleep prior to any challenge, and Tulemar gives the athletes that and more.”
Tourism industry analysts report that the sports tourism niche sector continues to grow, outpacing other tourism classes and fueling billions of dollars in worldwide development and spending.
Organizers will announce details of next year’s Quepos Marathon when plans have been finalized. Interested participants can plan their stay at Tulemar Resort by contacting the reservations office at reservations(at)4tulemar(dot)com or dialing toll-free 1-800-936-9622.
Aleasha Winters, Tulemar Vacation Home Rentals & Sales, http://www.4tulemar.com, +1 8009369622, [email protected]
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