Run and Walk For the Whales

Runners and walkers, adults and kids, residents and visitors are invited to take part in one of Maui's largest fun runs and walking events. The Run and Walk for the Whales course includes ocean views -- you might even see a whale or two breaching in the distance! Choose from the 5K walking course, 5K running course, half marathon walking course, half marathon running course and 2K running course for kids. Starting line and post-run festivities will take place at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort, South Maui.  Medallions, lei and free whalewatch tickets awarded to top male and female overall in 5K and Half Marathon. Age group medallions awarded in 5K Run and Half Marathon Run. Keiki race will award medallions to the “boy top finisher” and “girl top finisher.” All runners and walkers will be entered into prize drawings.

This event includes professional chip timing for 5K runners and Half Marathon; clock timing for 5K and Half Marathon walkers and 2K Keiki runners. Entry fee for adults includes “Run and Walk for the Whales” quick dry t-shirt plus post-race breakfast. Children ages 12 and under participating in the 2K Keiki Race will receive a "Run and Walk for the Whales" cotton t-shirt plus post-race breakfast. Water and aid stations and musical entertainment located along course. Starting line and post-run festivities will take place at the Makena Beach and Golf Resort, South Maui.

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Starting on February 2, entry fee increases by $5 for all races. 
 
Half Marathon Run or Walk: Pacific Whale Foundation Member: $40
Half Marathon Run or Walk: General Public: $45
Half Marathon Run or Walk Start Time: 6:30 am. Please check-in one hour prior. 

5K Run or Walk: Pacific Whale Foundation Members: $30
5K Run or Walk: General Public: $35
5K Run or Walk Start Time: 7:30 am. Please check in one hour prior.

2K Keiki Fun Run: Pacific Whale Foundation Members: $20
2K Keiki Fun Run: General Public: $25
2K Keiki Fun Run Start Time: 8:00 am. Please check in one hour prior. 

Online Registration is NOW CLOSED. To Register please call (808) 249-8811 ext. 1 or toll-free (800) WHALE-1-1 ext. 1.

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Packet pick-up will be available on Thursday, February 2 and Friday, February 3 from 9 am to 5 pm at Pacific Whale Foundation's Ocean Store at the Ma'alaea Harbor Shops, off Route 30 in Ma'alaea (adjacent to Maui Ocean Center).