Maui Paradise Marathon

Maui Paradise Marathon
Half Marathon - 5K - Kids

Sunday, January 10, 2010
A Second Year 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.
The most beautiful course in the world as described by Cool Running
Watch our 60 seconds promotional movie (8 Meg MP4)

In the Hawaiian Language, Holo Kohola means fast whale. By using Holo as our race mascot we continue 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. We did that in 2009 and will do it again in 2010. 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 beautiful courses that show off the best of Southern Maui. All of the races start and finish at Kalama Beach 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.

Our 2009 marathon winner (Steve Mattina from Vancouver) described our course as the most beautiful he has ever run on.

The CourseOverlay®

Something New, Something Different. Announcing the new Maui International® Marathon and Half Marathon (MIM). Train for one marathon or half marathon and make it count for two through our unique CourseOverlay®. Or come to Maui and run the course in person. For more information. To register for the new Maui International® Marathon and Half Marathon (MIM).

2010 Maui Paradise Marathon Suspended Until 2011

Major Change in the 2010 Maui Paradise Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K events: Because of the continuing global economic downturn and health scares, the 2010 MPM events are being suspended. While we have taken this action reluctantly, it is only prudent to postpone for 2010 and focus our efforts on making 2011 a premier destination event. Here is what is being planned for the future:

The 2011 event will be held a week later on Sunday, January 16. This will avoid the conflict with the SBS PGA Championship golf tournament being held on the same weekend. It should be noted that the LPGA tournament scheduled for October also is suspending for this year so we are not alone.

All entry fees will be refunded via your credit card that was used for payment. For those who mailed in a check the refund will be via a check. For the 2009 5K rollovers, just for those who registered prior to this announcement, we will be refunding $5 via check. Checks will be sent to the address on your entry form. All refunds should be accomplished by August 20, 2009.

We are working with The CourseOverlay® to do a virtual run for 2010. This will prove to be an exciting venture given the success with similar virtual events they have done. For more information.

The Marriott has agreed to keep the special event rates available through at least October 9, 2009, for those who still want to come to Maui during the event dates. We are also talking with other facilities, such as golf courses, and vendors, such as whale watching tours, for special rates and will post them once they are confirmed. While on Maui you will be able to run the course(s), unofficially, as part of our planned virtual run. As new information becomes available it will be posted to the website as well as through email newsletters.

We recognize the inconvenience this change might be causing people and ask for your kokua (cooperation) during these unique times. As always, if you have any questions or comments, please email me at Jerry@mauiroadrunners.com. Keep checking our website for updated information on what will be happening for 2010 and 2011. While we can't hold a live event as such in 2010 we plan to do a lot of other things to keep Maui in your thoughts. We will be offering special merchandise through our on line store and have other items being planned that will remind you that Maui No Ka 'Oi (Maui is the best.)
Mahalo.
Jerry Levey, Race Manager.

Maui Road Runners

Maui Road Runners is the club behind the Maui Paradise Marathon on January 10, 2010.

Free membership opportunities available. Call or email Jerry at 891-2363 for more information. Also see the club page.

The Maui Road Runners is a 501c(3) tax exempt not for profit organization for income tax purposes.

Holo Kohola ^TM