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.

Featuring
• Electronic timing
• Free "Run for the Whales" T-Shirt
• Free post-race breakfast
• Medals and lei (three deep)
• Prizes

2010 Run for the Whales
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010
Time: Race times vary (see schedule)
Where: Makena Beach and Golf Resort

Quick Download: 2010 Race Entry Form

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.

Event Details

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.

A carbo-load luau will take place the evening before the run. For details, please visit www.pacificwhale.org after December 1.

Download the 2009 race results here:
Half Marathon | 5K Run

To Register

Register online: www.active.com

Download the entry form here:
2010 Race Entry Form

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