KIHEI, Maui, Hawaii - (December 24, 2008) - The inaugural Neways Maui Paradise Marathon - set for Sunday, January 11, 2009 - has announced its prize money purse of $1700 for the first three overall men and women finishers in the full marathon, half-marathon and 5K. There is also a performance incentive purse of $5500 for the overall first place male and female finishers for the full marathon and half-marathon who achieve certain times in winning. The fastest Kama'aina male and female finishers in all three events will get a special (non-monetary) award.
In addition, the Keiki (Kids) races are now free of charge. These age-group races for ages up to six-years-old will be run in the Kalama Beach Park on grass and will vary in distance from 25 to around 400 yards. The distance is age dependent. Sign-up on or before Saturday, January 10 so as not to miss out on this great opportunity.
As much of the United States is snow-laden and cold, check your frequent flyer miles or the internet for deals and spend a few days in Maui, watch the whales, get a tan and run next to the blue Pacific. The marathon is also a Boston qualifier.
For more information and to register for the inaugural event, visit: MauiParadiseMarathon.com.
Ryan Lamppa, Running USA Media Director
(805) 696-6232; Fax = (805) 659-0016
Ryan@RunningUSA.org
www.RunningUSA.org.
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