Runners and walkers are invited to join in the popular Run for the Whales along the scenic coast of South Maui -- from Wailea to Makena. Runners choose from a 5K walk or fun run or a half marathon run...plus a 2K children's race! Participants receive a free race t-shirt, a free post-race breakfast, and free accurate timing (for the 5K and half marathon). There are medals for the top finishers and great prize giveaways; the entry fee is $35 for the half marathon, $25 for the 5K and $20 for the 2K. Fees benefit marine education programs for Maui schoolchildren. Race starts at the Polo Beach lot in Wailea (next to Fairmont Kea Lani). To register, click here for a downloadable entry form or visit www.active.com. You may also call 1-800-942-5311 ext. 1

Featuring

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

When
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: Race times vary (see schedule)

Where
Polo Beach parking lot in Wailea

Half Marathon
$35 ($40 day of race) - Check in: 6:00 a.m. • Start: 7:00 a.m.
Course: Race is out and back beginning at Polo Beach Parking Lot in Wailea behind the Farimont Kea Lani Hotel.

5K Run
$25 ($30 day of race) - Check in: 7:00 a.m. • Start: 8:00 a.m.
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
$90 per team ($95 day of race) - Check in: 7:15 a.m. • Start: 8:15 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
$20 ($25 day of race) - Check in: 7:30 a.m. • Start: 8:30 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.

2K Fun Run for Kids
$20 ($25 day of race) - Check in: 8:00 a.m. • Start: 8:45 a.m.
Course: Kids will start at 8:45 a.m. and travel a 2K circle course.

Event Details

No parking available at the Polo Beach Parking Lot.

Parking available at the Wailea Events Parking Lot on Kalai Waía St. with shuttle service beginning at 5:30 a.m. and running every 10 minutes. Awards ceremony to follow the finish of all races. Overall First Place Male and Female runners in the Half Marathon and 5K races will receive a pass for a whale watch cruise for two people. Age group medals and lei will run three deep in the half marathon and 5K. The age groups for the Half Marathon and 5K are 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. For the 2K, the age categories are 5 and under, 6-8 and 9-12. Prize drawing for all runners will be given out at the finish.

Register online: www.active.com

Register by mail:
Send form and payment to:
Run 2009
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

Download: • Regstration Form • Course Map