FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Race start changes, new logo, and one day expo
Maui, HI– The 48th annual Maui Marathon events are Sunday October 14 and
include a full marathon, 4-person team marathon relay, half marathon, 10K
and 5K. Returning as main sponsors are the Kaanapali Beach Resort
Association, The Westin Maui Resort and Spa, and the Hawaii Tourism
Authority. 2018 marks the second year of the event being held in October,
a well-received change by locals and visitors alike. October provides
slightly cooler temperatures and gives runners more time between other
local events like the Kauai Marathon and Hana Relay, held in September. In
2017 the event attracted 2200 runners from 25 countries and is on track to
exceed that number for 2018.
Based on participant feedback, event times are being adjusted. The half
marathon will start earlier at 5:30 a.m., the 10K at 5:45 a.m. and 5K at
5:55 a.m. The marathon and marathon relay race times remain unchanged and
those events will start at 5:00 a.m. To ensure events start on time, extra
buses have been ordered to transport runners from the Lahaina Civic Center
parking lot to the respective race start locations.
In February 2018, a new logo for the Maui Marathon was introduced. This
logo captures the essence of Maui with tropical colors, waves, and a whale
tale. This logo will be on all race advertising, shirts, and all event
finishers will receive a medal integrating elements of the new logo.
Another change for 2018, the Maui Marathon Health and Fitness Expo will be
one day only on Saturday, October 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the
Valley Isle Ballroom at the Westin Maui Resort and Spa. On race day the
awards ceremony will be held indoors at the expo location beginning at 8:00
a.m. Runners can stop by the expo location the morning of October 15 to
pick up awards and exchange race shirts for different sizes (based on
availability).
To register for any of the Maui Marathon events or get involved as a vendor
at the expo, visit www.mauimarathon.com
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