The Maui 5K is a community 5K run/walk on Maui, featuring a 1 Mile run/walk and a focus on children. The race takes place in March and benefits Maui County schools. Participants can select a timed or untimed 5K during online registration. Those who register on race day will run untimed and are ineligible for age-group awards.
The course follows an out-and-back oceanfront route near Launiupoko Beach, south of Lahaina. The start and finish are located just outside Launiupoko Beach Park on Highway 30. It is a flat, fast course, fully closed to traffic, making it suitable for walkers, families, first-timers, and runners seeking a quick 5K. The event supports school fitness, with all proceeds directed to the school designated by each registrant, aiding youth sports, recreation programs, equipment, and active-lifestyle initiatives for Hawaii’s children.