Thank you to the more than 630 runners and walkers who participated in our 2012 Run and Walk for the Whales. To view race results, please click here. 

Our 2013 Run and Walk for the Whales  will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2013. The race will be expanded to include a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon events, plus a 2K race for kids ages 12 and under. 

Runners and walkers, adults and kids, residents and visitors are invited to take part in this race -- one  of Maui's largest fun runs and walking events. The Run and Walk for the Whales course includes ocean views -- you might even see a whale or two breaching in the distance! Choose from the 5K walking course, 5K running course, 10 K walking course, 10K running course, half marathon walking course, half marathon running course and 2K running course for kids. Starting line and post-run festivities will take place at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort, South Maui.  Medallions, lei and free whalewatch tickets awarded to top male and female overall in 5K, 10K  and Half Marathon. Age group medallions awarded in 5K Run, 10K Run and Half Marathon Run. Keiki race will award medallions to the “boy top finisher” and “girl top finisher.” All runners and walkers will be entered into prize drawings.

This event includes professional chip timing for 5K and 10K runners and Half Marathon; clock timing for 5K, 10K and Half Marathon walkers and 2K Keiki runners. Entry fee for adults includes “Run and Walk for the Whales” quick dry t-shirt plus post-race breakfast. Children ages 12 and under participating in the 2K Keiki Race will receive a "Run and Walk for the Whales" cotton t-shirt plus post-race breakfast. Water and aid stations and musical entertainment located along course. Starting line and post-run festivities will take place at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort, South Maui. Sponsored by Pacific Whale Foundation, this event is part of the Maui Whale Festival and is a benefit for marine education programs for Maui schoolchildren. 

To enter the 2013 Run and Walk for the Whales, please call Pacific Whale Foundation at (808) 249-8811 ext. 1.