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Maui Oceanfront Marathon

A point-to-point marathon that hugs the West Maui shoreline in January whale season, finishing at Launiupoko Beach, with a free 'Cookie Run' in Kihei beforehand.

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Fun Run Atlas · Hawaii

Novelty course · Wailea, HI

Maui Oceanfront Marathon is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Wailea, Hawaii, with a verified date of January 17, 2027.

ConfirmedFamily friendly
When
Sun, Jan 17, 2027
Start Marathon 5:00 a.m. (4:00 a.m. early start) in 2026
Third weekend of January
Where
The Shops at Wailea (start) to Launiupoko Beach Park (finish)
3750 Wailea Alanui Dr
Wailea, HI 96753 · Maui County
Directions
Entry
Marathon $175; half $160; 6 mile $85; 5K $80 (2027, plus tax/fees); Cookie Run free
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What to expect

  • oceanfront course
  • point-to-point
  • whale season
  • free Cookie Run
  • beach finish

2026 Season completed

Sunday, January 18, 2026

  • Sun, Jan 18, 2026

2027 Confirmed

Sunday, January 17, 2027

  • Sun, Jan 17, 2027

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

About the run

The marathon starts at the Shops at Wailea, with shorter distances starting farther up the coast, and all finish at Launiupoko Beach Park south of Lahaina. The race is the RRCA Hawaii state marathon championship.

The run

Distances
Marathon, Half marathon, 6 mile, 5K, Thursday's Cookie Run (free)
Season
Winter
Benefits
Local charities, schools and organizations

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.