February 7th's Run for the Whales drew well over 700 runners and walkers who took part in 4 different events. Participants ranged from competitive half-marathoners to stroller-pushers, and included costumed "comp-pod" groups, long time repeat participants, staff members, and lots of kids. Many thanks to Brooke Porter and Merrill Kaufman, who coordinated the entire event.

Download the 2009 race results here: Half Marathon | 5K Run

2009 Run for the Whales Details -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Featuring
• Accurate timing
• Free "Maui Whale Festival" T-Shirt
• Free post-race breakfast
• Prizes
• Medals and lei (three deep)

Details
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: Race times vary (see schedule)
Where: Polo Beach parking lot in Wailea

Click here to view the 2009 Slideshow!

Half Marathon
$35 ($40 day of race) - Check in: 6:00 a.m. • Start: 7:00 a.m.
Course: Race is out and back beginning at Polo Beach Parking Lot in Wailea behind the Farimont Kea Lani Hotel.

5K Run
$25 ($30 day of race) - Check in: 7:00 a.m. • Start: 8:00 a.m.
Course: Runners travel out the same route as the half marathon for 2.5 K.
The runners will turn at Makena Landing and head back to Polo Beach Park.

5K Competition Pod
$90 per team ($95 day of race) - Check in: 7:15 a.m. • Start: 8:15 a.m.
New! 5K Competition Pod Race - Get a team of 3 to 6 friends to run as a connected pod (holding a rope). Costumes and uniforms welcome.
Prizes awarded 3 deep, overall.

5K Walk
$20 ($25 day of race) - Check in: 7:30 a.m. • Start: 8:30 a.m.
Course: Walkers travel out the same route as the half marathon for 2.5 K.
The walkers will turn at Makena Landing and head back to Polo Beach Park.

2K Fun Run for Kids
$20 ($25 day of race) - Check in: 8:00 a.m. • Start: 8:45 a.m.
Course: Kids will start at 8:45 a.m. and travel a 2K circle course.

Event Details

No parking available at the Polo Beach Parking Lot.

Parking available at the Wailea Events Parking Lot on Kalai Waía St. with shuttle service beginning at 5:30 a.m. and running every 10 minutes. Awards ceremony to follow the finish of all races. Overall First Place Male and Female runners in the Half Marathon and 5K races will receive a pass for a whale watch cruise for two people. Age group medals and lei will run three deep (1st, 2nd and 3rd-place finishers) in the half marathon and 5K. The age groups for the Half Marathon and 5K are 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over. For the 2K, the age categories are 5 and under, 6-8 and 9-12. Prize drawing for all runners will be given out at the finish.

Register online: www.active.com

Register by mail:
Send form and payment to:
Run 2009
c/o Pacific Whale Foundation
300 Ma'alaea Rd., Suite 211
Wailuku, HI 96793

Register by phone:
Call 1-800-942-5311 ext. 1
or (808) 249-8811 ext.1
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. HST

Quick Downloads: • Regstration Form • Course Map