Races Marathon · Ka'anapali, USA
Maui Marathon
Maui Marathon is a flat marathon in Ka'anapali, USA, held each April. An out-and-back along the Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) from the Ka'anapali resort strip, turning near Papalaua Wayside State Park. The organiser calls it flat and fast, with ocean views. Early April mornings on West Maui are warm and humid, typically 20 to 28°C, with the sun getting strong by mid-morning. Flat courses like Ka'anapali's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
next: Sunday 25 April 2027
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Early April mornings on West Maui are warm and humid, typically 20 to 28°C, with the sun getting strong by mid-morning.
Racing this course well
An out-and-back along the Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) from the Ka'anapali resort strip, turning near Papalaua Wayside State Park. The organiser calls it flat and fast, with ocean views.
Flat courses like Ka'anapali's reward metronomic pacing — the danger is going out faster than goal pace because it feels cheap early.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Entries open
- Entries for 2027 opened on 1 October 2026
- Price
- $165 to 31 December 2026, then $185 (plus a sign-up fee) (2027 race)
Official Maui Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Sunday 25 April 2027
- Start time
- 05:00
- Time limit
- 8 hours
- Pacers
- No pace groups
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
The route stays on the main highway with open traffic, so runners share the road edge with vehicles. There are no pace groups.
- Layout
- Out-and-back
- Course status
- USATF certified
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
Worth knowing
- The organiser calls it the oldest marathon west of the Mississippi and the longest continuously held running event in Hawaii.
- The event is cupless, with collapsible cups used at aid stations.
Pick your goal for Ka'anapali
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
The date shown is the one the organiser has announced. Change it if yours differs.
Build your training around Maui Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today. Your plan adapts when life interrupts, and you approve every change. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Maui Marathon?
- The next Maui Marathon is on Sunday 25 April 2027 in Ka'anapali, USA. It is held each April.
- Is the Maui Marathon course flat?
- An out-and-back along the Honoapiilani Highway (Route 30) from the Ka'anapali resort strip, turning near Papalaua Wayside State Park. The organiser calls it flat and fast, with ocean views.
- How do I enter the Maui Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Entries for 2027 opened on 1 October 2026. Price: $165 to 31 December 2026, then $185 (plus a sign-up fee) (2027 race).
- Is the Maui Marathon a Boston qualifier?
- Yes. The Maui Marathon is run on a certified course, so a time set here can be used to apply for the Boston Marathon.
- How should I train for the Maui Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Maui Marathon's profile and the April weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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