Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The Hana Relay is a popular annual event.
The
XTERRA World Championships
(
www.xterraplanet.com/maui
)
are held in Kap-
alua. This is an off-road triathlon that combines a 1.5-mile ocean swim, 30-km mountain-
bike ride, and an 11-km trail run.
At the end of the month, wild costumes and outlandish behavior set the mood for
Halloween
in Lahaina, the largest celebration of Halloween in Hawai'i, often called the
“Mardi Gras of the Pacific.”
November
The
Maui Invitational Basketball Tournament
(
www.mauiinvitational.com
)
holds a
preseason college team playoff at the Civic Center in Lahaina.
Each year the Ka'anapali Beach Hotel hosts
Hula O Na Keiki,
the state's only chil-
dren's solo and partner hula contest. Two days of competition make this an entertaining
event for everyone.
