The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) has announced that motorists should expect traffic delays on Sunday, January 18, due to the Maui Oceanfront Marathon. The marathon route will extend from the Shops at Wailea to Launiupoko Beach Park.
State highways impacted by the event from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. include North Kīhei Road (Route 310) and Honoapi‘ilani Highway (Route 30). For most of the race, participants will use the makai shoulder of these roads as they proceed toward Launiupoko Beach Park. Further details about the race route can be found at https://www.mauioceanfrontmarathon.com/events/maui-oceanfront-marathon-2026.
During this time, traffic restrictions will be in place between Launiupoko Beach Park and the southern end of the Lahaina Bypass. In particular, southbound lanes on Honoapi‘ilani Highway between Hōkiokio Place and Kai Hele Kū Street near Launiupoko Beach Park will be closed for the duration of a scheduled 5K run segment.
A map showing affected areas is available at https://hidot.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Maui-Oceanfront-2026.png.
Highway users can access Launiupoko Beach Park via Kai Hele Kū Street. HDOT urges drivers to follow all posted traffic controls and exercise caution around marathon participants.
The Hawaii Department of Transportation oversees transportation infrastructure across Hawaii’s six major islands, including airports, harbors, and highways. The agency coordinates with federal and county entities to manage its facilities and maintain safe mobility for residents and visitors (official website). HDOT operates more than 2,400 lane miles of highways statewide (official website) and functions as part of the executive branch of state government (official website).
