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.
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Kaua’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.
Runner’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!
Ganbatte, Ganbatte!
JT Service takes 3rd in The Kaua’i Marathon’s Sister Event
Ganbatte – is Japanese for - give it your best – give it your all – preserver – never give up, depending on your translation. These were the cheers inaugural Kaua’i Marathon winner JT Service heard as he battled the snow-struck Iwaki City Sunshine Marathon course this past Valentines Day.
JT filled us in on details of his 3rd place finish (which ended in a full sprint) his host city’s hospitality, wardrobe malfunctions, pre-race snowstorms and more from his “JT does Japan” series at his BLOG and via our Twitter.
Registration Information
Last year our inaugural race sold out! We had over 1,700 full and half marathoners join us on our beautiful Garden Isle. There are more entries available this year but they are going quickly. Make sure you register before it’s too late!
Dean Karnazes is coming back for 2010 as our host and Bart Yasso, the Chief Running Editor for Runner’s World will be our official running ambassador. Both will be very involved in all of our events during race week. Find out how to register below and join our Facebook group to connect with The Kaua’i Marathon racing community.
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Download & mail the 2010 registration form to:
The Kaua’i Marathon
PO Box 573
Koloa, HI 96756
Make Checks payable to: The Kaua’i Marathon. Entries must be post marked no later than August 16, 2010.