HOST DESTINATION – KAPALUA RESORT

The XTERRA World Championship is headquartered at the Kapalua Resort, which will serve as base camp for off-road triathlon’s greatest day.

Race expo will be at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.

HOST PROPERTY

THE RITZ-CARLTON, KAPALUA

The AAA Five-Diamond Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua showcases a stunning, fully-renovated destination resort offering 463 guestrooms, including 107 residential suites, boasting warm-hued wood floors, rich travertine bathrooms, flat-screen LCD televisions and Hawaiian-inspired artwork.  The Waihua Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua beckons with treatment rooms framed by private garden showers, volcanic stone grottos, steam, sauna and whirlpool therapies, outdoor couple’s hale (cabanas) and a fitness center and movement studio with spectacular ocean views. Learn more at www.ritzcarlton.com/kapalua.

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STATE OF HAWAII TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Regulations regarding travel to the U.S. and the State of Hawaii are subject to change. For the most current information, check your in-country travel resources, the Center for Disease Control and Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau.

Hawaii employs a Safe Travels pre-travel testing program, even for fully vaccinated passengers. Travelers must have their negative test results within 72 hours of departure to Hawaii as an alternative to Hawaii’s mandatory 10-day quarantine.

For more information visit hawaiicovid19.com/travel and register with the State of Hawaii Safe Travels online system. Only test results from Trusted Testing and Travel Partners will be accepted. All incoming travelers are required to have their temperatures checked and complete a health questionnaire online before they can leave the airport. See full details below on steps and resources to efficiently plan your trip to the Hawaiian Islands.

INFORMATION FOR TRANS-PACIFIC TRAVELERS, INCLUDING U.S. AND CANADA Effective January 26, 2021, this CDC Order went into effect. For international travelers coming to the State of Hawaii, only tests from Trusted Testing Partners will be accepted for purposes of bypassing the State’s 10-day traveler quarantine.

On January 21, 2021, the President of the United States issued an executive order related to travel. For the time being, no changes to the Safe Travels program.

Travelers from Canada may bypass the state’s mandatory 10-day quarantine if they have a negative COVID-19 test result from a lab identified by Air Canada or WestJet prior to departure.

TRAVEL FROM JAPAN, KOREA or TAIWAN
Information for Japan travel may be found here
Information for Korea travel may be found here
Information for Taiwan travel may be found here

MAUI AIRPORTS

There are two airports on Maui, Kahului and Kapalua. Kahului (OGG) is the main airport and handles most of the arrivals to Maui. There are direct flights to Kahului from many U.S. cities.  If you are flying into Honolulu and then on to Maui, Kahului offers the most options.

Flying into Kapalua airport from Honolulu or Kona on Mokulele Airlines is also an option. The schedule is limited, however the airport is only a ten minute drive from Kapalua Resort and there is a complimentary shuttle to properties within the Resort (Phone: 808-665-9110).

IMPORTANT TSA TRAVEL INFORMATION

The TSA at Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG) would like to offer you a few helpful tips for your return flight home that will help expedite you through the Pre-Flight Airline Check-In and TSA Security Process.

READ THE TSA STATEMENT ON YOUR TRAVEL TO AND FROM MAUI

(Available languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese)

RENTAL CAR

Hertz - our Preferred Car Rental Agency, offers 5% off all rentals to XTERRA participants, friends and family.
Use code 2213376 when you book your car. Good for travel to XTERRA events and personal travel.
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You can also enroll in “Hertz Gold Plus Rewards” at no additional cost to bypass the counter and go straight to your car. 
To enroll in the program, click here to go to the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards enrollment page. Once you complete the enrollment process, you will be issued a #1 Club Gold Number instantly, which will be sent to your email. Existing Gold members, please log in to your profile if you have not already, and change your Corporate Discount Program to 2213376.

If you want to explore the island during your stay, a rental car is your best option and all the major companies are available at the Kahului Airport.

If you need a large vehicle to transport a large group or a lot of equipment, check out www.mauivans.com.

SPEEDISHUTTLE

SpeediShuttle provides shared ride airport transportation in Mercedes shuttles between OGG the Ritz Carlton Kapalua. Guests with prearranged arrival reservations are met in the baggage claim area, then directed to their waiting shuttle. Vehicle amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, 6’1” headroom, three point seat restraints, adjustable headrests and roomy comfortable seats.

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KAPALUA RESORT SHUTTLE

The Kapalua Resort Shuttle offers transportation between any two points within the resort. Simply call the shuttle service center at 808-665-9110 and a shuttle will be dispatched as soon as possible.

EVENT PARKING

On Saturday and Sunday, please park in the XTERRA Event lot by D.T. Fleming Beach. Take Hanoapiilani Highway to Kapalua. Pass the entrance to Kapalua Resort (Office Road) and turn left at Lower Hanoapiilani Road. Follow the road to D.T. Fleming Beach and turn right into the parking lot just past the pre school.

LOCAL BUS SERVICE

There is bus service on Maui but you can’t bring luggage on board. it’s good for getting around locally and has a bike rack on the front.  However, the bus makes frequent stops and it takes some time to get around.

Driving to Kapalua Kapalua is about an hour’s drive from Maui’s main airport in Kahului. From the airport, follow the signs to Lahaina/Kaanapali. You will be on Highway 380 (Dairy Road) through the town of Kahului and turn left on Highway 30, which takes you to West Maui. Drive 25 miles past Maui’s famed Pali cliffs, scenic beaches, the old whaling town of Lahaina, and the resort areas of Kaanapali, Kahana, and Napili before entering Kapalua, on Office Road.

EVENT ADDRESS

Event address The XTERRA Village is in the Salon Ballrooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Lahaina, HI 96761 and telephone 808-669-6200. Here you’ll find athlete packet pickup, event registration, bike technical support, clinics, and expo booths. The hotel grounds are home to the race start and finish and transition. The start line for the triathlon is at DT Fleming Beach, adjacent to the resort.

PARKING

Parking On race day – Saturday and Sunday – Please park in the XTERRA Event lot. Follow the XTERRA parking signs on Hanoapiilani Highway past the entrance to Kapalua Resort (Office Road) and turn left into the parking lot. The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua has limited parking and it is used primarily by hotel guests. If you park in the lot, validate your parking ticket at the XTERRA Village, Dinner check-in, or at the bell desk in front of the hotel. For our dinner functions, parking is in the lot at The Ritz-Carlton, as well as public lots and streets in the area. Please be courteous to our host community by not blocking driveways and not parking in marked No Parking Zones.

Maui is the birthplace of XTERRA, and Hawai’i is our home. We invite you to explore the distinct and unique experiences of all of the Hawaiian Islands.

Make the most of your trip to Maui by letting the local experts help you plan your trip. Find hotels, rental cars, maps and more!

MAUI – MOLOKAI – LANAI - KAUAI - HAWAII BIG ISLAND - OAHU

“HIUWAI AND E AL E” HAWAIIAN CLEANSING AND REJUVENATION CEREMONY

The Beach House Lawn at D.T. Fleming Beach

Athletes, friends and family are welcome to participate in this very special Sunrise Hawaiian Cleansing and Rejuvenation Ceremony where you will be met by renowned cultural advisor, Clifford Naeole.

Clifford will lead you in a ceremony where you will enter the water (or just wade and bath in it) to release negative thoughts, actions, and any other concerns from your life.  As the sun rises to the chanter’s voice, all is forgiven, and you will begin your life renewed and rejuvenated.

All present will be considered participants – and please be there on time, as the ceremony is timed to meet the sunrise and will start promptly Friday at 5:45am.

Our dedicated team of volunteers across the US and abroad has been key to bringing the XTERRA experience to more people in more places. As the sport grows the need for volunteers increases. This year we need people to help with pre-race and race-day activities. Please e-mail our volunteer [at] xterraplanet.com (volunteer) coordinator or call 877-751-8880 x 3. Tell us what you’re interested in doing and what your availability is. We’ll try to find a place for you at XTERRA. We hope you can join us!

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We are excited to share photos from the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs.

Browse through to find, download and share your photos - and be sure to tag us @xterraplanet and #xterraplanet

Congratulations to all of our racers!

2019 Race Photos

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In this unprecedented year, we are offering athletes the option to purchase race entries on a payment plan.

Payment Plan - You must select the payment plan option when registering. The system will default to Pay in Full.

There are two payment options:

1. At the time of registration - Active registration fees are the only charges, plus any donations that you choose to include. Athletes may cancel at any time up until August 31 (11:59 pm EST) and receive a refund of the Active fees. Donations are non-refundable. Cancel by email by writing to info [at] xterraplanet.com with your name and event name in the request. 

2. On September 1, 2021 - Credit cards will be automatically charged for entry fees only. No refunds are available on or after September 1, 2021, with the exception of those who purchased "Active Refund". 

Athletes who choose Pay in Full pay the full amount of the entry and it is non-refundable by XTERRA. 

Medical or military assignment refund requests after August 31, 2021, will be considered, but not guaranteed. Email a written request to info [at] xterraplanet.com with your name, event name, and reason for the request, accompanied by a doctor’s note or military orders.

Active Refund - Athletes who are residents of the USA, Canada, UK or Australia are encouraged to consider protecting their registration with Active Refund during the registration process.  Athletes may cancel for any reason up to 48 hours prior to the event, and receive a full refund from Active Refunds. The cost of Active Refund, donations, and Active fees are non-refundable. Just the entry fee would be refunded. 

Positive COVID-19 test - athletes who test positive for COVID-19 within 10 days of the event may not compete.  A full refund (minus Active fees) will be provided with an email to info [at] xterraplanet.com and a copy of your positive test result.

2021 Cancellation of the event due to COVID-19
Athletes will be offered their choice of the following options: Full refund (minus Active fees) OR deferral to the 2022 XTERRA Trail Running World Championship.

For more information about the XTERRA Trail Running World Championship and the XTERRA Kapalua Trail Runs, email trailrun [at] xterraplanet.com or call 877-751-8880 x 3.