SAIPAN, NMI - This year, the Marianas Visitors Authority will introduce a new sporting event on Saipan, “Konqer,” according to MVA Managing Director Chris Concepcion. Konqer is an obstacle course challenge originally from Guam but was expanded to Palau, he said. CHRIS CONCEPCION Once it’s added to the list of MVA signature events on Saipan, he said they will “target 500 participants in the first year.” Concepcion said the event will be held at the newly opened Gov. Eloy S. In

Tamuning, GU — The first race of the 2017 KONQER Obstacle Course Circuit will take place on June 10-11 in Palau, and early bird registration rates are still available, according to PIVOT marketing director Kelli Wedd. “We’re starting off the 2017 circuit strong with our two-day event in Palau, which will be one of the most unique and beautiful KONQER courses to date,” explained Wedd. “Day one of the course will take participants to Peleliu, where they will enjoy an off-road