Full Marathon is point to point, from Kahului to Kaanapali on the island of Maui, this 26.2 mile course is recognized as one of the ten most scenic marathons in North America. A major portion of the course runs within 50 feet of the Pacific Ocean. Walkers Welcome. Eight hour time limit. Half Marathon is out and back starting/ending at Whalers Village.  Half course if flat.  More info at www.mauimarathon.com

Maui Marathon

Human Interest Story

The Neways Maui Paradise Marathon, Half Marathon, 5k and Keiki runs are running the inaugural races on January 11th 2008. Kalama Park in Kihei will be the host for the running expo at the Wailea Marriott beginning on January 10th.

Neways Maui Paradise Marathon

The Maui Paradise Marathon, set for January 11, 2009 has announced Neways as their title sponsor. The nutritional and personal care products of the Neways company seems to be a great match for the events coupled with the marathon.

Neways Becomes Title Sponsor of the Maui Paradise Marathon

Despite a lack of prize money and the slowing economy, Bill Burke was satisfied with the overall outcome of the Maui marathon. Even though the four time marathon winner did not show up, the competition was still strong. Over 2,000 runners competed in the marathon, half-marthon and 5K events.

Marathon director happy with outcome of Maui Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

Junichi Kawabata won the Maui Marathon with a runaway time of 2 hours, 36 minutes and 24 seconds. Rounding out the men's field was Clement Simon of France, 2 hours 50 minutes and 5 seconds, and Yoshiaki Mikami of Japan in 2 hours, 52 minutes and 47 seconds for second and third respectively.
Youko Yamazawa, Japan, ran away from the field yesterday to capture the women's 38th Maui Marathon in 3 hours, 9 minutes and 40 seconds. She was followed by Sharon Moran of Ho-nolulu in 3 hours, 25 minutes, 37 seconds. Chiharu Mikami of Japan was third in 3 hours 36 minutes and 9 seconds.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results