It is an international first-run race with the Half and Full marathon categories in Aceh. The route runs as far as 42.195K surrounds the island of Weh, which will expose the runner to the beauty of this island. Aceh Marathon is projected as an icon of sports and tourism in Aceh. Which will be a benchmark for Aceh as a city of sport tourism in the future
Is a province located in the southwest of Indonesia. Its history makes this city so charming for tourists. There are various destinations that can be offered in Aceh, ranging from natural attractions, marine tourism that attracts many visitors both local tourists and international tourists.
Aceh has a lot of uniqueness, so make the capital of this province worth to be promoted in order to attract more tourists both local and foreign tourists. Initiating the race to run in Aceh, especially in Weh Island is one of the active and positive efforts to lift the image of Aceh as a conscious city of sports.
With the invention of Aceh marathon, it is hoped that this activity can start as early as possible to the people of Aceh especially the people in Sabang city as part of efforts to campaign healthy lifestyle, so that will make the city more productive for its people. Presenting a marathon race in Aceh will put the city in a position worth visiting which in turn will bring economic benefits that can benefit the region.
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