Ko'ko' Road Race

The Guam Ko'ko' Road Race is Guam's elite running event, so named to raise awareness of the plight of Guam's territorial bird, the Guam rail or commonly known as the Ko'ko'. A flightless bird endemic to Guam, the ko'ko' population was decimated to near extinction by the brown tree snake, pesticides and other introduced detractors. Efforts to save the ko'ko' from extinction are ongoing and public awareness and community involvement inspired by events such as the Guam Ko'ko' Road Race and the Guam Ko’ko’ Kids Fun Run have made a remarkable impact.

A signature visitor attraction, the race was first held in 2006 and participant numbers and prestige have grown with each succeeding year. The Guam Visitors Bureau is excited to reintroduce the event after several years!