Event Schedule
Friday, Sept. 3
10-6 p.m.- Sports & Fitness Expo Sheraton Kauai Resort
Saturday, Sept 4
8 a.m. Morning Fun Run – End of Poipu Rd., just past the Grand Hyatt Kauai
10-4 p.m.- Sports & Fitness Expo - Sheraton Kauai Resort
2 p.m.- Panel discussion – Sheraton Kauai Resort Ocean Lawn
5:30-8 p.m.- Carbo Load Luau – Sheraton Kauai Resort Beach Lawn (SOLD OUT)
Sunday, Sept 5
RACE DAY
(Times of finishers awards and entertainment approximate)
4:30 a.m.- Start line festivities at Poipu Shopping Village begins
6 a.m.- Start of half and full marathon
8 a.m.- Start of finish line activities at Luau Lawn
Return Shuttle bus to parking areas from Kapili Rd. shuttle pick up point
8:15 a.m. – Kyle Furusho (Ukulele instrumental covers/originals)
9 a.m. – Half marathon awards ceremony 10:00AM – The Goats (Classic Rock/Country covers)
10:45 a.m.- Full marathon awards
11:45 a.m.- Kapaia Stream (Rock/ Funk Originals & Covers”)
1 p.m. – Final announcements and mahalos
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Be sure to join us at Kalapaki Joe’s, Kauai’s Premier Sports Bar and Official Site of The 2010 Kauai Marathon after party!
3pm-6pm, Sunday Sept 5th
Kalapaki Joe’s Poipu
1941 Poipu Road
Kauai Marathon After Party Happy Hour
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
$2 Domestic draft beer
$3 Micro draft beer
$3 Steinlager, Heineken & Heineken Light
$5 Mojitos, Mai Tais, Rum Runners, Margaritas, Long Island Iced Teas
$2 Off all appetizers
$3 Fish Tacos
25 cent Wings
Our other supporting restaurants
Pre-Race Information Panel
The 2010 Kauai Marathon will be hosting the first annual pre-race informational panel on Saturday, September 4th at 2:00pm. The panel will include Dean Karnazes, Bart Yasso, Rich Hanna and J.T. Service. Moderating the panel will be The Kaua’i Marathon founder Jeff Sacchini. Sacchini will be covering topics such as injury prevention, The Kauai Marathon course review, course tips, and race day advice. The panel will also be available for a limited question and answer session with the attending audience. Barring heavy surf or inclement weather the panel will take place on the ocean front lawn of the beautiful Sheraton Kauai Resort just steps from Sunday’s finish line.
No Comments | TrackbackThe $15,000 Marathon Challenge
Among the Facebook chatter about what to wear, what to pack and how to train very few have been talking about how to win! We’ll let the silence slide as “racer strategy” but until the start we’ll be left wondering if anyone is looking to take home their share of $15,000?
African athletes Richard Kandie, Moninda Marube, and Japeth Ng’Joy are up for the challenge. Also, Mr. Masanori Hagitani, winner of the Iwaki City Sunshine Marathon in Japan sure knows how to get the job done. Can American Michael Wardian who just took 3rd at the “World 50k Championships” last weekend recover in time to give Jt Service a run for his money?
All 2010 Kauai Marathon participants that are officially registered in the marathon are eligible for the $15,000 Kauai Marathon Challenge.
Time Standards Eligible for the Kauai Marathon Challenge:
- Men: Sub- 2:30:00
- Women: Sub 2:45:00
All times and finishing order will be based on USATF rules (GUN time). No chip time is eligible for the Speed Challenge bonus.
1 Comment | TrackbackKaua’i Marathon and Half Marathon Traffic Advisory
On Sunday, September 5th, traffic will continue to flow in and around the Koloa, Poipu, Lawai and Kalaheo. However it will be impacted by lane and road closures from 5:00 am to 2:30 pm. Anyone traveling in these areas should allow extra travel time and proceed with extreme caution. Traffic flow will be monitored by Kauai Police Department throughout the course(s). CLICK HERE to see the full traffic schedule.
No Comments | TrackbackRunner’s World Race of the Month!
We’re as excited as ever, along with Kaua’i voted the best Hawaiian island, the Kaua’i Marathon is the featured “Race of The Month” in the August / September ‘10 edition of Runner’s World. Click here to see the article. We wish everyone safe travels and happy training! See you soon!
Kauai ranked #1 among Hawaiian Islands
We’re pleased to share that Kauai ranked #1 among Hawaiian Islands in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2010 readers’ survey.
SURF TO SUNSET CARBO LOAD LUAU
Saturday, September 4th, one night only, click here to book now or download the menu.
A carbo feast of pastas, salads, seasonal tropical fruits, dessert and an award winning Polynesian luau show, with opening remarks and welcome from Dean Karnazes, the Ultramarathon Man! All of this and more held just footsteps from the sands of the crescent-shaped Poipu Beach!
Upon arrival, guests are warmly welcomed with a beautiful shell lei and can have their photograph taken with the golden crescent of Poipu Beach as the breathtaking backdrop while enjoying the Hawaiian music played by the “Na Kapu Mele” trio.
The entrance of the royal court adds reverence to the festivities prior to the partaking of the carbo load meal. Now, with darkness setting upon the luau grounds accented by the warm glow of tiki torches, guests are ready to delight in the sights and sounds of a Polynesian dance and song extravaganza hosted by local celebrity Dickie Chang and presented by Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza’s renowned Halau Hula O Kaohikukapulani. Having won numerous awards at the Merrie Monarch Festival, the premier invitation-only Hawaiian hula competition, this hula troupe showcases traditional and modern dances of the Hawaiian and Pacific Islands in a truly authentic and awe inspiring presentation. A highlight of the show is the exciting and jaw-dropping fire knife dancer who amazes audiences with his daring dance of flaming torches to the rhythmic pounding of drums.
Enjoy the traditions and pageantry of Hawaii while oceanfront on gorgeous Poipu Beach. No other carbo load offers such great entertainment and all of this on the eve of The Kaua’i Marathon. Doors open at 5:15 with the show concluding at 8pm. Limited seating available, $50 per person inclusive, no host bar. Guaranteed to sell out! Don’t miss out, book it now!
NEW MERCHANDISE STORE
We recently launched our new online store and will be adding even more merchandise as we get closer to the 2010 event. Check out our famous “Chicken Shirt” and more!
