Maui Oceanfront Marathon

On September 19th @ 7am, we will be holding the Lahaina Strong Memorial Mile/5k run/walk to help community members and or orgnaizations on the west side, in Lahaina, post wildfire. Event to be held at Kaanapali Golf course..

This event is open to the kids/parents and anyone who wants to help in a time of need.

This is not a competitive event. It's just an opportunity to help the community in any way possible. We will be handing out medals and other goodies to all particpants for both races.

Event details and schedule

Date of Event: September 19th

Time of Event: 7am (5k), 8am(mile)

Location of Event: Kaanapali Golf Course in Kaanapali

Course: Flat on Golf Course

Entries: Open to kids of all ages and adults

Event: You can run or walk

Awards: Medals will be given out, with the Lahaina Strong logo. Other goodies will be given out for the Keiki and adults.

Timing: The event is a charity walk/run. We will not time the mile, but will time the 5k manually.

*We will start the event with the kids in the front, and parents/adults to follow for the mile.

*Packet Pick-up-the day prior at Kaanapali Golf Course- Hallway adjacent to the Golf Store 4-6pm. Also, Packewt pick-up the day of, starting at 6am at start line @ Kaanapali Golf Course

*Parking-On grass next to hole number 1 at the Kai Course(Across from Club House)

A 5K run or 1 Mile run/walk to benefit Maui County's Schools. 100% of the proceeds from the event will be donated back to the school you designate during online registration.

Run For Fitness Mission Statement

“Run for Fitness seeks to promote health and fitness for Hawaii’s children by giving our schools the ability to increase participation in youth sports and recreation programs by providing additional funds to maintain or purchase new equipment for their physical fitness, play and athletic programs. We want to help our schools to be able to keep our children healthy through an active lifestyle. We also seek to promote fitness within our communities through participation by friends and families of our children.”

The Valley To the Sea Half Marathon 5K/10K – with spectacular views through the most beautiful setting in the world. It’s an entire event filled with competition and fun starting with the Half Marathon, 10k and 5k and ending when you cross the finish line at one of the most beautiful beaches on Maui. All courses are beautiful with an ocean view to run/walk for. If that doesn’t motivate you to be in this event, nothing will. If you can't make it live with us, you can do it Virtual!! We will mail out your bib,medal and shirt.

Join us for the 17th Annual Event!!

Information about the race is at:

www.runnersparadiseinc.com

Event details and schedule

EVENT LOCATIONS :

(Half Marathon)

Half Marathon Start: Iao Valley Needle

Finish: Humpback Whale Sanctuary, Kihei

WHEN: March 13th 2027

TIME: 6:30am @ Iao Needle State Park

LOCATION :

(5K / 10K) Start : Humpback Whale Sanctuary in Kihei

Finish : Humpback Whale Sanctuary in Kihei

WHEN: March 13th, 2027

TIME: 6:30am NEW TIME

Packet Pick-up: Friday the 12th from 3pm-5pm at the Humpback Whale Sanctuary in Kihei.

Parking: None at the sanctuary. You must park on the side streets off Sanctuary porperty. We suggest to get dropped off at the start on race day for the 5k/10k.

Shuttle Bus for the Half Marathon: 5:15am pick up at the Whale Sanctuary. This is for people who need a ride to the start line. Friends, family and ride share can also drop you off at the start line of the half marathon. NO CARS WILL BE ABLE TO PARK AT IAO NEEDLE AFTER THE RACE STARTS. ALL CARS MUST LEAVE.

Aid Stations: 7 along the course

Bathrooms: Start and Finish and midway of the half marathon.

Age divisions: under 17, 18-29,30-39, 40, 49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

5k Course: Flat and some beach running. Out and Back

10k Course: Flat and some beach running. Out and Back

Half Marathon: downhill, flat, and very little hills

THERE ARE NO REFUNDS TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO EVENT. PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THAT.

NO REFUNDS DUE TO CANCELLATIONS FROM NATURAL DISASTER OR UNFORSEEN WEATHER.

ALL ENTRIES WILL BE ROLLED OVER TO FOLLOWING YEAR OR ANOTHER EVENT WE DIRECT, IF YOU DESIRE.