Maui Oceanfront Marathon, Half Marathon, 15K, 10K & 5K

Sunday, January 14, 2024 • Lahaina, HI • Course Map

As its name suggests, the Maui Oceanfront Marathon, Half Marathon, 15K Run & 5K gives runners the chance to run along the oceanside highways of the windswept western coast of Maui, one of Hawaii’s most popular travel and beach resort destinations.

Fast and mostly flat throughout, with a few rolling hills along the 6.5-mile out-and-back course that those running the half cover twice, the half marathon is run at sea level, with views of whales and surfers on the waves out in the ocean just off the coast of Maui.

Scenery on the road from Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Tony Faiola/flickr)

Scenery on the road from Lahaina, Hawaii. (Photo by Tony Faiola/flickr)

Though the full marathon starts in Wailea, the half marathon starts and finishes on Front Street in Lahaina, at the finish line where those running the full marathon complete their 26.2 miles. The 13.1-mile course for the half takes runners from Lahaina southeastward along the beachfront, along Front Street and Honoapiilania Highway, down to the turnaround point just past Olowalu and Kailiili Beach.

(MORE: Course Map for the Maui Oceanfront Half Marathon)

Along the way, the Hawaii oceanfront scenery is truly breathtaking, as runners trek along palm-tree-lined highways with the green, forested West Maui Mountains off in the distance.

Runners also pass by some of Maui’s most beautiful beaches along the race route, as the course passes twice each through Puamana Beach Park, Launiopoko State Park and Awalua Beach, once on the way out to the half-way turnaround and again on the way back toward the finish line in Lahaina. While the 15K and the half marathon are open to runners only, walkers are welcome in both the full marathon race and the 5K.

More than 1,000 runners crossed the finish line in all races combined in 2016, including just over 550 finishers in the half marathon alone.

Race Climate & Weather

While the full marathon starts in Wailea and passes through Kihei, the half marathon starts and finishes in Lahaina, nestled along Maui’s paradise-like western coast. The town typically experiences mild to moderately warm weather throughout the entire year, and usually sees its rainiest weather in the early and mid-winter months.

In January, temperatures average between 64°F and 82°F, while rainfall totals average around 3 inches for the month. On the day of the race (Jan. 14), the average low is 64°F and the average high is 81°F.

Past Results

Course Map

See the Maui Oceanfront Half Marathon course map here.

Starting Time

  • 4:40 AM – full marathon seniors start
  • 5:00 AM – full marathon start
  • 6:35 AM – half marathon wave A and 15K
  • 6:40 AM – half marathon wave B
  • 6:45 AM – half marathon wave C
  • 6:55 AM – 10K
  • 8:30 AM – 5K

Fees

  • $135 for the full marathon
  • $125 for the half marathon
  • $90 for the 15K
  • $65 for the 10K
  • $50 for the 5k
  • price subject to increase at any time

Registration

To reserve your spot in the winter 2024 running of Lahaina’s Maui Oceanfront Marathon or Half Marathon, register online at MarathonGuide.com.

Official Race Website

www.mauioceanfrontmarathon.com

Comments

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7 comments… add one
  • Ronald C Young October 27, 2020, 11:45 am

    We have run MOM the last couple years but will not be able to make it this year (we will next year).
    I have an ocean front reservation at the Sands of Kahana from January 15-22 that I will not be using. This is the largest Plumeria unit, 3BR, 2 or 3BA, 2000 sq.ft.
    I would like to sell it for $3,000.
    Do you know anyone that is interested?

    Reply
  • West Marcus January 24, 2020, 8:39 pm

    Where are the 2020 results ??
    West Marcus AKA Grahare Runner

    Reply
  • Susan Stanek November 5, 2019, 4:19 pm

    Is there a medal for the 5K?

    Reply
  • Melanie R Anderson September 30, 2017, 2:03 pm

    Why do I see $95 for the half and paid $110 at registration?

    Reply
  • Josephine November 6, 2016, 6:58 pm

    Will a tshirt be issue? Will there be a medal for the half marathon finisher?
    Thank you

    Reply
  • Tania June 19, 2016, 2:24 pm

    Hello
    any promo codes for the maui half? Thanks
    Tania
    taniabeaupit@hotmail.com

    Reply
  • Antonia January 11, 2016, 7:18 pm

    Hello

    I am coming to Hawaii for a holiday in January 2017 with girlfriends so I am hoping I can arrange my vacation around the date of the 2017 Half marathon. Can you please advise what date you expect this to be held?

    Many thanks

    Thank you

    Reply

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