XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run 2010 - Courtesy (www.trijim.co.uk)

Event Date: October 23, 2010

Event Time: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Event Venue: The Makena Beach & Golf Resort

Distance: 5/10km

Price Money: $105,000 /-

The exotic Maui Island of Hawaii is bestowed with the finest and majestic natural attractions, making it the most popular tourist destination in the world. Apart from the natural beauty, Maui Island is also famous for its events and one such major event just round the corner is the Maui XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run. The XTERRA Trail Run is an annually organized event that has been pre-arranged on Saturday 23rd October, 2010.

XTERRA is an off-road thriller which takes the competitors on the famed World Championship run course. The off road adventurous spirit of this trail run reaches out to the local as well as international sports community & more so, since the races are open for registration to one-and-all.

The event will wind through “spooky” forests, cactus, and stunning oceanfront scenery. The venue will be the striking Makena Beach & Golf Resort and the trail run will start from the hills of Haleakala to the black sand beaches at 8:00am and end back at the same venue at 12:00 pm on the same day. It is the best chance for you, your family and friends to take part or witness the world famous championship and experience Maui as you have never before.

Maui XTERRA Trail Run offers twin excitement as being a participant you not only get a chance to explore the Island through its trails but also if you stand a chance to win this prestigious contest, you are entitled to loads of applaud and exciting prices. Whether or not a participant, you will certainly not be disappointed as you are sure to take back home the amazing and adventurous memories of the event and stunning surroundings of this gorgeous Island.

So what are you waiting for? Grab your sporting gear and be the first to be on the tracks of XTERRA Trail Run in the Maui Island. The Maui Island Beach Hotels, resorts and lodges are really pumped up at this time of the year and who knows, you may just end up availing the best packages and discounts during your stay at the hotels near this event.

Event Details

• 1.5-kilometer (1-mile) swim that starts in front of the Makena Beach & Golf Resort.
• 32-kilometer (20-miles) mountain bike that climbs 3,000 feet up and down the lower slopes of Haleakala
• 12-kilometer (7.5-miles) trail run that traverses lava rock, forest trails, and beach sand.

Awards & Recognitions

• Top three in each division are awarded medals.
• The Hawaiian Airlines Trail Run Prime awards one round-trip ticket from any West Coast Hawaiian Airlines gateway to Honolulu
• 1st place amateur man and woman in the 10K XTERRA Makena Beach Trail Run

Children Playing Traditional Ukelele - Courtesy (www.hawaiianmusichistory.com)

Event Date: Sunday 17th October, 2010

Event Time: 1:00 – 6:00 pm

Event Venue: Maui Arts & Cultural Center, 1 Cameron Way – Kahului, Maui

The Annual Ukulele Festival is the largest of its kind in the world that showcases the finest ukulele tunes and players, along with national celebrities. This prestigious Hawaiian Instrumental Festival is a highly regarded annual cultural celebration that is back with its fourth anniversary. The Ukulele Festival doors will be open on Sunday 17th October, 2010 from 1:00 pm onwards at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Maui Island Hawaii.

The 4th Annual Maui Ukulele Festival is a FREE two hour concert which will provide you the opportunity to witness Hawaii’s top entertainers and a ukulele orchestra of more than 800 students that will certainly thrill your ears and warm your heart.

Ukulele is a world-renowned portable, stringed instrument which possesses a lasting, rich tone that cannot be duplicated. The islanders truly enjoy its tunes and religiously play this instrument. It is said that the ukulele arrived on the islands in 1879 and soon became the instrument of choice for the residents of this island.

In 1971, Roy Sakuma organized the 1st Annual Ukulele Festival. He wanted the Islanders to be aware of the fact that Ukulele is a solo instrument and not just a rhythm instrument for background music. He believes and has proved that Ukulele can be played with sophistication and skill. The Ukulele Festival also inspires the county to declare in advance the beginning of ‘Ukulele Week in Maui.

You are allowed to bring along blankets and lawn chairs, to sit back and enjoy with your family and friends this great traditional Ukulele Festival of music which is accompanied with mouthwatering island cuisine and delicacies.

The good news for tourists intending to attend the Ukulele Festival is that, you could be the lucky one to grab the best possible package deals offered by the exotic Maui Island Luxury Hotels, resorts and lodges. So what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars now for the Maui Ukulele Festival & get ready to enjoy a full afternoon of great music and ono-licious food and beverage selections.

Event Details

• Event assures a kick-back afternoon of island music with highly-acclaimed musicians.
• Renowned ukulele advocate and teacher Roy Sakuma will serve as M.C.
• Popular ukulele performers include Herb Ohta-san, Uncle Richard Hoopii and Kamakakehau Fernandez.
• Door prizes will be given away.
• Island food and crafts will be available for purchase.
• Admission is FREE!!!