Course & Elevation

The Maui Marathon is an out-and-back course that starts at Kahului Beach and winds through West Maui, passing through coastal towns and offering spectacular ocean views. Runners experience the gradual rise toward Kapalua before returning downhill to the finish, with consistent trade winds providing relief.

Surface: road Profile: Rolling

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 24°C

Humidity 68%

Rain Chance 35%

Spring conditions on Maui bring warm temperatures and moderate humidity with occasional trade winds. Morning temperatures are mild, warming through the race with potential afternoon showers early or late in the month.

Registration

Registration Opens January

Registration Closes March

Entry Cost $175-$225

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ The Maui Marathon is one of the few downhill marathons in the United States, with runners descending over 1,200 feet from start to finish due to the out-and-back course structure.
▸ The race was established in 1975 and has been continuously held for nearly 50 years, making it one of Hawaii's longest-running marathons.
▸ Runners experience trade winds that consistently blow from the northeast, providing natural cooling during the race in the typically warm Hawaiian climate.
▸ The course takes participants along the scenic West Maui coastline with views of the Pacific Ocean and nearby island of Molokai on clear days.

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