Maui Oceanfront Marathon guide

Sun, Jan 17, 2027 · Wailea, HI, USA · Start 5:00 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
Point-to-point: you start at The Shops at Wailea and finish at Launiupoko Beach Park, along Maui's west side.
Convenient areas to stay
Wailea/Kihei for the start, or the Lahaina/Launiupoko area where the shuttle buses leave.
Confirmed vs. carried over
The race date and start time were checked against official race information on Oct 15, 2026. The expo venue and hours follow prior years.
Plan around before race morning
  • The marathon starts at 5:00 AM. Check the official shuttle schedule.
  • Expect heat and humidity after sunrise.
  • The packet pickup location is on the official site.

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Race overview

Organizer
Maui Oceanfront Marathon
Date
Sun, Jan 17, 2027
Distance
Marathon
Start time
5:00 AM
Start location
The Shops at Wailea parking lot
Finish location
Launiupoko Beach Park
Official race website

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Course

Cumulative elevation, mile by mile. Amber bars are the significant climbs.

Significant climbs

  • Mile 0–1 · +64 ft
  • Mile 1–2 · +64 ft
  • Mile 2–3 · +64 ft

Significant descents

  • Mile 0–1 · −68 ft
  • Mile 1–2 · −68 ft
  • Mile 2–3 · −68 ft
Mile-by-mile course notes
  • Mile 0–1 +64 / −68 ft · Course totals ≈ 950 ft gain / 1000 ft loss (approximate, from published course data). Rolling hills through Wailea and Kīhei.
  • Mile 1–2 +64 / −68 ft
  • Mile 2–3 +64 / −68 ft
  • Mile 3–4 +64 / −68 ft
  • Mile 4–5 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 5–6 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 6–7 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 7–8 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 8–9 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 9–10 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 10–11 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 11–12 +64 / −68 ft · Climb past Ma'alaea toward the Pali.
  • Mile 12–13 +64 / −68 ft
  • Mile 13–14 +64 / −68 ft
  • Mile 14–15 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 15–16 +64 / −68 ft · Honoapi'ilani Highway climb and descent around the Pali tunnel.
  • Mile 16–17 +64 / −68 ft
  • Mile 17–18 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 18–19 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 19–20 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 20–21 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 21–22 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 22–23 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 23–24 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 24–25 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 25–26 +21 / −23 ft
  • Mile 26–26.2 +4 / −5 ft

Aid stations

  • Mile 3.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 6.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 8.1

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 9.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 11.2

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 12.4

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 14.3

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 15.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 17.4

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 18.6

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 20.5

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 21.7

    GEL

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 23.6

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

  • Mile 24.9

    Approximate — typical every-5-km pattern; confirm on the official course map.

Rules & important information

Race rules
Point-to-point course; shuttle buses take runners from the finish area to the start before dawn. Early start (4:40 AM) for runners 55+, custom early starts from 3:30 AM by arrangement.
Cutoff times
Generous time limit; confirm with the organizer.
Transportation
Pre-race shuttle buses run from the Lahaina/Launiupoko area to the Wailea start; check the official shuttle schedule.
Other notes
Marathon starts 5:00 AM at the Shops at Wailea (official). Expect heat and humidity after sunrise. Course segment, aid station, expo and hotel details are compiled from published race information and prior years and are not yet officially verified — confirm with the organizer.

Last verified Oct 15, 2026. Source

Race week & expo

  • Packet pickup (location on official site)

    Maui, HI

    Fri, Jan 15, 202710:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Sat, Jan 16, 202710:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Packet pickup
    Bib, timing chip and event shirt are collected together at the expo. Bring your registration confirmation.
    ID requirements
    Government-issued photo ID required. Hours and venue are based on prior years — confirm on the official site.
    Parking
    Limited paid parking; public transport recommended.
    Transit
    Use public transport where possible; see the official site for directions.

    Verification date unavailable. Source

Ready 2 Race recommendation: visit the expo on the first day it opens if your travel allows — final-afternoon queues are the longest. This is guidance, not an official requirement.

Athlete tracking & results

Open tracking & results

Tracking and results come from the race organizer.

Hotels near the start, Airbnb and travel planning are available when you create your account.

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