How hilly is the Maui Marathon & Half Marathon (Ka'anapali)?
The Maui Marathon & Half Marathon (Ka'anapali) is described as flat. The course listing puts the climb at 46 m.
Maui Marathon & Half Marathon (Ka'anapali) Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2027 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Maui Marathon & Half Marathon (Ka'anapali) Marathon at a glance
- Evidence depth
- 38 verified facts
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Maui Marathon & Half Marathon (Ka'anapali) Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Coastal, Mountain, Riverside, Island, Waterfront
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Maui Marathon & Half Marathon (Ka'anapali) route go?
The Maui Marathon & Half Marathon (Ka'anapali) route starts at In front of the Outrigger Ka'anapali Beach Resort, Ka'anapali, West Maui and finishes at In front of the Outrigger Ka'anapali Beach Resort, Ka'anapali, West Maui. Underfoot, expect road. It passes Honoapi'ilani Highway (Route 30), West Maui Mountains, Pacific Ocean coastline and Ka'anapali Beach. Course recognized by Runner's World as one of the Top 10 Most Scenic Marathons in the United States.
What should runners know on race day for the Maui Marathon & Half Marathon (Ka'anapali)?
Course runs on the Honoapi'ilani Highway (Route 30) with traffic management.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Mountain
- Riverside
- Island
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Destination
- Scenic Tour
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 46 m
- Net elevation
- 0 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:19:22 (Eddy Hellebuyck)
- Women's course record
- 2:39:59 (Erika Csomor)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Qualification status
- USATF Certified Boston Marathon qualifier; described as one of Hawaii's fastest marathon routes.
Race day logistics
- Closed roads
- Course runs on the Honoapi'ilani Highway (Route 30) with traffic management.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Health & Fitness Expo at The Westin Maui Resort & Spa - Valley Isle Ballroom, Friday and Saturday, April 23-24, 2027.
Access and course status
- Start
- In front of the Outrigger Ka'anapali Beach Resort, Ka'anapali, West Maui.
- Finish
- In front of the Outrigger Ka'anapali Beach Resort, Ka'anapali, West Maui.
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Honoapi'ilani Highway (Route 30), West Maui Mountains, Pacific Ocean coastline, Ka'anapali Beach
- Notable features
- Cupless event - uses HydraPak SpeedCup reusable collapsible cups instead of single-use cups at all aid stations
- Course recognized by Runner's World as one of the Top 10 Most Scenic Marathons in the United States
- Run along the Honoapi'ilani Highway (Route 30) with the ocean on one side and the West Maui Mountains on the other