Is a province located in the southwest of Indonesia. Its history that makes this city so captivating for tourists. There are various destinations that can be offered in Aceh, from nature tourism to 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 in the hope of this activity can be as early as possible began to be implanted to the people of Aceh specifically his community in the city of Sabang as part of the efforts to campaign a healthy lifestyle, so the city will be 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 the economic benefits to the region.

Pulau Weh is a small volcanic island located in the northwest of Sumatra Island. The island is located in the Andaman Sea. Pulau Weh, Sabang, is the most western city in Indonesia so it is known as 0 KM Indonesia.

The island is famous for its ecosystem. The Government of Indonesia has established a territory as far as 60 km² from the edge of the island both in and out as a nature reserve. Big Mouth Sharks, Coral Reefs, and much of the underwater beauty that can be found on this very beautiful island.

It is an opportunity to present the beauty and specialty of Aceh Especially Weh Island to the runners in particular and the general public at large. It is the inaugural race of the International event with Half and Full marathon in Aceh.

The route running as far as 42.195K surrounding Weh Island will expose the runner to the beauty of the island. Projected as an icon of sports and tourism in Aceh. Become a benchmark for Aceh as a city of sport tourism.

One of Aceh Marathon's goals is to introduce the tourism industry in Aceh's special area of Weh Island. Some of the tourist attractions in Aceh and especially the weh island that can be used to attract tourists: