Maui Paradise Marathon - Half Marathon - 5K - Kids
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  • Sunday, January 11, 2009
  • An inaugural event
  • Start/Finish: Kalama Park, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
  • Marathon, half marathon, 5K and a series of kid's races
  • Our mascot is a friendly, fast whale known as Holo Kohola.
  • Where would you rather run next January? as rated by Cool Running

In the Hawaiian Language, Holo Kohola means fast whale. By using Holo as our race mascot we hope to raise awareness to the world's fragile eco system through the eyes of our most majestic sea creature - the whale. By making him fast, we will encourage you to train hard and run with Holo, improving your own health and fitness and enhancing your awareness of the beauty and fragility of the Hawaiian Islands.

One example of this is providing runners with a reuseable souvenir tote bag for your packet pickup and race memorabilia instead of the more frequently used plastic. Our aim is to have products that are either reuseable or reclycleable thus minimizing waste. We will also provide information on how every participant can help us make this event very eco-friendly.

We have designed beautiful courses that show off the best of Southern Maui. All of the races start and finish at Kalama Park in Kihei with views of both ocean and mountains. All races stay within Kihei or wind through neighboring Wailea with spectacular ocean and volcano views.

A new marathon and half marathon weekend for Maui - January 11, 2009
Our marathon course starts and finishes in Kalama Beach Park in Kihei, right on the ocean. Initially you head North for about 4 miles where you turn around and head back South, through Kihei and into Wailea, through to Ahihi Reserve. At Ahihi you turn around and head back to Kalama. For more information and to register!
A new 5k and a series of kid's events for Maui - January 11, 2009
We are a fun family event so we are offering a 5K and a series of kid's events at the same time as the marathon and half marathon so that the whole family can be involved with Holo Kohola. For more information on these events and to register!
Running Club Entry Fee Discounts
We have recently introduced a new category called "other running club" members. We are offering the same fees as if you were a Maui Running Club member. All we ask from you is to supply us with the name of your running club.. For more information on these rates and to register!

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