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Newsletter January 2004
GIVE YOUR VALENTINE A MAUI MARATHON RENDEZVOUS!
Enter the 2004 Maui Marathon by February 14th
and Your Valentine Runs For Free!

Surprise your Valentine with a trip to the Maui Marathon! The Maui Marathon, possibly the most scenic and romantic island marathon in the world, just got even more attractive with a special Valentine's Day offer.

Enter the 2004 Maui Marathon by February 14, 2004 and your valentine or special friend receives FREE entry in the 2004 full marathon, half marathon or Maui Tacos 5K!

Plus, couples who register by Valentine's Day will receive two for one 2004 "In-Training" tee shirts. 2 for 1 tee shirts which are normally $18 but are now two for $18 in sizes S, M, and L only. 2 for 1 tee shirts available only to those participating in the Valentine's Day Special.

Couples who are head over heels about each other, or twosomes who have other affiliations, are eligible for the special two-for-one offer.

Click here for official promotion rules and the entry form!


Inaugural Maui Half Marathon Course - Half the Distance, All the Fun!
13.1-Mile Race To Be Held on Sunday, September 19, 2004

Brought to you by popular demand, the Inaugural Maui Half Marathon course will please the most discriminating runner! The half's flat out-and-back course will feature all the beauty of the full marathon's final miles as well as its festive finish line finale.


2004 Course - click on map for an enlargement
Held concurrently with the full marathon, the half marathon will conveniently start at the marathon's finish line area near Whalers Village within the Kaanapali Resort. After a magical 5:30 a.m. start, participants will follow the marathon's final 6.5 miles through Lahaina, a historic whaling village, to the turnaround point on coastal Hwy 30.

Another beauty, over 60% of the half marathon's course is within view of the cobalt blue Pacific Ocean. Walker friendly, the half marathon has a four-hour time limit and all finishers receive a whale of a finisher's medal! The inaugural race is limited to 1,000 participants and is expected to sell out in advance.

The Maui Half Marathon entry fee is only $40 if registered by May 31, 2004 and $50 thereafter if not sold out. Enter the race here.


Select 2003 Maui Marathon Merchandise reduced by 50%

Check out our whale of a sale! Select merchandise from the 2003 Maui Marathon has been reduced by 50%! Please visit our merchandise section to see these special deals.


MARATHON TOURS AND TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE -
5th Night Free at The Westin Maui

The Westin Maui, race headquarters, is located on a two mile long stretch of sandy beach within walking distance of many Kaanapali's finest restaurants, shops and the marathon finish line.

SAMPLE PACKAGE RATES PER PERSON WITH AIRFARE, CAR AND HOTEL
Features include roundtrip airfare, a compact car with unlimited mileage, accommodations, and hotel taxes. All-inclusive packages are quoted per person double occupancy. Quotes are available without the car and with van transfers.

Hotel Choice
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
  4 nts 7 nts 4 nts 7 nts 4 nts 7 nts
Westin Maui (5th night free) $1029 $1311 $1275 $1568 $1263 $1537

Packages rates are available from all cities for any length of stay and at other hotels. Call 800-444-4097 or email for a quote with details. For more information log on to www.marathontours.com/maui


Thinking about training for the 2004 Maui Marathon
Or the Inaugural Maui Half Marathon?

It is never to early to plan for a marathon or a half marathon, even if the event is nine months away. This is especially true if the event is your first marathon or half marathon. We encourage you to visit the Cool Running training pages, have a look at the training schedules for both the marathon and half marathon and determine which of the four levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced and competitive) in each event best suits you.

In addition we have just released a limited number of 2004 "In Training" Tees. The unique design will help to encourage you on those long training runs. The shirt is available in S, M, and L, . They are $18 each, plus the $5 S&H for a total of $23 if mailed to any address within the US. Please visit our merchandise section to see this shirt in more detail and to place an order.

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