The Maui Oceanfront marathon course is entirely on asphalt and the wide shoulder of the road. The course has many scenic pull outs and public beaches for family and friends to park, picnic and support your run. The course is mostly flat with some rolling climbs with gentle grades.
The marathon starts early in the morning, but the temperature and humidity can make for a rather warm second half.
The Maui Oceanfront Marathon was the 162nd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 202nd largest in 2022.
This year 4.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 7.7% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.
This gives the Maui Oceanfront Marathon the 247th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 287th highest percentage so far in 2024.
Its Course Score of 98.74 ranks it as the 251st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest course in Hawaii.
The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Maui Oceanfront Marathon a PR Score of 95.48. This PR Score ranks it as the 386th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 3rd fastest in Hawaii.
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Maui Oceanfront Marathon Elevation Chart
Max Elevation: 196 feet (59m) Min Elevation: 2 feet (0m)
Course updated 01/03/2023
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Stunningly beautiful race w/ 17 miles of oceanfront views. Very well organized smaller (400 plus in full; 500 plus in half) race. The entire race is run on the shoulder of a main road. The asphalt is in great condition but running w/ the slope for all those miles gave me a bunch of blisters on my left foot.
the race director clearly loves what he does and his informative and humorous e-mails are great.
Tons of aid stops and all with sports drink. I tried to find some sunscreen late in the race and couldn't so I would make that suggestion.
Race Tips
Runners must deal w/ Hawaii heat. Race begins @ 5:30am to help but for anyone who runs over 4 hours (I was almost 5) the heat is an issue. The sun hits your back and there's very little shade. There are some hills the middle miles but its super flat the final 8 when you really want it. They have a lovely postrace set-up where many runners soaked tired legs in the ocean. Can\'t beat that!
This is a point to point race. I stayed near the finish line @ Lahaina. They have a shuttle bus that takes runners to the start in Wahlea. Runners can stay in Wahlea and catch a post race shuttle but there is a charge for that.
M.O.M.'s review of 2011 Maui Oceanfront Marathon.
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Oceanfront running. Zero ugly on this course. Great "function"!
