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Run for the Whales
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Runners and walkers are invited to join in the popular Run for the Whales along the scenic coast of South Maui. This popular running event is at the top of the list of Maui's best attended 5K and Half-Marathon runs, with more than 800 runners expected to participate. Participants receive a free race t-shirt, a free post-race breakfast, and free electronic timing (for the 5K and half marathon). There are medals for the top finishers and great prize giveaways. Fees benefit marine education programs for Maui schoolchildren. The Run for the Whales will start at a new location this year, Makena Beach & Golf Resort, but will travel along much of the same route as last year, through the resort area of Makena and Wailea. Parts of the course are oceanside, in areas where you might catch a glimpse of a breaching whale or two as you stride along. Register now...
The 2009 Run for the Whales drew well over 700 runners and walkers who took part in 4 different events. Participants ranged from competitive half-marathoners to stroller-pushers, and included costumed "comp-pod" groups, long time repeat participants, staff members, and lots of kids. Many thanks to Brooke Porter and Merrill Kaufman, who coordinated the entire event.
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2010 Run for the Whales Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Featuring
• Electronic timing
• Free "Run for the Whales" T-Shirt
• Free post-race breakfast: Fresh island fruit, homemade pastries by Coconuts Catering, coffee, tea and water
• Medals and lei (three deep)
• Prizes
Bringing a friend or family members? Click here to order breakfast tickets for your guest - just $7.
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2010 Run for the Whales
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time: Race times vary (see schedule)
Where: Makena Beach and Golf Resort
Click here to download the course map.
* Pre-registration closes 48 hours before event.
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Race Descriptions |
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Half Marathon
$38 ($42 day of race) - Check in: 5:30 a.m. • Start: 6:30 a.m.
Age groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
Course: Race is out and back beginning at the Maui Prince Hotel in Makena.
5K Run
$30 ($35 day of race) - Check in: 6:30 a.m. • Start: 7:30 a.m.
Age groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
Course: Runners travel out the same route as the half marathon for 2.5 K.
The runners will turn at Makena Landing and head back to Polo Beach Park.
5K Competition Pod
$100 per team ($105 day of race) - Check in: 6:30 a.m. • Start: 7:00 a.m.
New! 5K Competition Pod Race - Get a team of 3 to 6 friends to run as a connected pod (holding a rope). Costumes and uniforms welcome. Prizes awarded 3 deep, overall.
5K Walk for the Whales
$25 ($30 day of race) - Check in: 6:30 a.m. • Start: 7:30 a.m.
Course: Walkers travel out the same route as the half marathon for 2.5 K. The walkers will turn at Makena Landing and head back to Polo Beach Park. Walkers receive the post-race breakfast and race t-shirt (no electronic timing available for walkers).
2K Fun Run for Kids
$20 ($25 day of race) - Check in: 7:30 a.m. • Start: 8:00 a.m.
Age groups: 5 and under, 6-8 and 9-12.
Course: Kids will start at 8:00 a.m. and travel a 2K circle course which takes place on the car-free lawns of the Makena Beach and Golf Resort. Fun Run participants will not receive timing chips, but will be clock-timed. Children receive the post-race breakfast and race t-shirt, plus age-group medals for the top finishers.
* Pre-registration closes 48 hours before event.
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Event Details
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New Start Location: Check-in and start at Makena Beach & Golf Resort located at 5400 Makena Alanui Road, in Makena. Course details to follow. Parking available at the Wailea Events Lot at the corner of Wailea Ike Drive and Kalai Wa’a St. with shuttle service beginning at 5:00 a.m. and running every 10 minutes.
The Run for the Whales will be electronically timed, with ankle bracelet timing chips for 5K and Half Marathon runners only. Participants receive a free race t-shirt, plus a post-race breakfast featuring fruit, pastries, coffee and juices. Awards ceremony to follow the finish of all races. There are medals and flower lei three deep for the top finishers in each age/gender group. The first place winners of each age/gender group will receive tickets for two on a Pacific Whale Foundation Whalewatch Eco-Adventure. A prize drawing for all runners will be given out at the finish.
Runners need a good nights rest before a big race! Sleep tight and get an early start at Makena Beach & Golf Resort. Kama’aina room rates available and starting at $149.
http://www.makenaresortmaui.com
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Race Refreshments
The starting line and the post-race breakfast will be held on the beautiful oceanside grounds of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort, located at 5400 Makena Alanui Road, in Makena, Hawaii, just south of Wailea and located just before Makena Beach State Park. All participants are invited to enjoy a delicious post-race breakfast at by the finish line at the Makena Beach & Golf Resort. Family and friends may enjoy breakfast for $7 per person. To purchase breakfast tickets, call 808-249-8811 by February 3 or click here to order online.
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Parking
Free parking for the Run for the Whales is located at the Wailea event parking lot. To access it, travel south on the Pi'ilani Highway, past Kihei, and follow the highway as it turns into Wailea Ike Drive. Turn left on Kalai Wa'a Street. The event parking lot is on the right. The free shuttle service to the starting line begins at 5:30 a.m. and runs every 10 minutes.
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Download the 2009 race results here:
Half Marathon | 5K Run
Sponsors for the 2010 Run for the Whales include:
Makena Beach and Golf Resort
A Packaging Resource, Inc.
Columbia
Goodfellow Brothers, Inc.
Odwalla
Polynesian Adventure Tours
The Water Store
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To Register
Register online: www.active.com
Download the entry form here:
2010 Race Entry Form
* Pre-registration closes 48 hours before event.
Register by mail:
Send form and payment to:
Run 2010
c/o Pacific Whale Foundation
300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211
Wailuku, HI 96793
Register by phone:
Call 1-800-942-5311 ext. 1
or (808) 249-8811 ext.1
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. HST
For additional information please
email run@pacificwhale.org
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