THE 33rd ANNUAL MAUI MARATHON
WILL BE HELD SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2003
The 33rd Annual Maui Marathon will be held on Sunday, September 21,
2003.
The oldest continuously held running event in Hawaii and one of the
oldest marathons in the United States, the Maui Marathon is ranked as the
number 9 destination marathon in North America by the "Ultimate Guide to
Marathons". Recognized as one of the ten most scenic marathons in North
America by Runners World Magazine, this 26.2-mile course from Kahului to
Kaanapali on the Hawaiian island of Maui often runs within 50 feet of the
Pacific Ocean.
There is $10,700 in prize money awarded and all finishers receive a
tee shirt, logo medallion, finishers certificate, results booklet and
complimentary massage at the finish line.
Entry forms are available now and special entry fees are in effect
until December 31, 2002 including: $50 for early birds and $35 for
kama'aina and active military. After that date, the entry fee for the Maui
Marathon becomes $60 until May 31, 2003. Valley Isle Road Runners members
may enter for $35 until May 31, 2003. If entries are still available after
June 1, 2003, the fee per person in every category will be $75. Entry forms
are conveniently obtainable by calling 808-871-6441 or faxing 808-244-7735,
e-mailing bark@maui.net or visiting the web site at www.mauimarathon.com.
On-line registration will be available after December 1, 2002.
Travel packages are being offered by Marathon Tours at
1-800-444-4097 or on the web at www.mauimarathon.com.
Maui Marathon race week also includes an award-winning carbo load
party at the event's host hotel The Westin Maui, the Maui Tacos 5K, a
two-day Sports & Fitness Expo, the Finishers Party and Award Ceremony, and
fund raising activities for Maui charities.
Hundreds of Mauians participate in the Marathon's fund raising
activities. Since 1995, the Maui Marathon has raised more than $181,000 for
youth-oriented Maui charities.
The Maui Marathon and its annual charity efforts are made possible
by strong community support. For more information about the Maui Marathon,
Maui Tacos 5K or the charities they benefit, visit our website at
www.mauimarathon.com or contact the Valley Isle Road Runners Association at
(808) 871-6441.
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