Hana- Further from anywhere than any other place in the world
(James Michener- ``Hawaii")
An incredible fifty-two mile journey along 617 curves and  over 56 bridges through the most breathtaking scenery in all of Maui.

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Maui Mall, Kahului, Maui

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Start:
Start times will be at 15 minute intervals beginning at 5 a.m. SHARP!
Teams will be seeded into one of six start times.

Course:
The 52 mile course begins in the Kahului Airport area and will proceed along the Hana Highway to the finish line at the Hana Ball Park.

Teams:
(85 team limit)  Each team should consist of 6 members. Teams consisting of fewer than 6 members will be placed in the Open Division.  Team fees are based on 6 runners per team. Therefore, teams consisting of fewer than 6 runner’s must still pay for 6 runners. Each member MUST run 3 legs of the course (Approximately 2-3 miles a leg).  One vehicle per team.

Divisions:
For purposes of competition and awards, divisions are:

* Men's Open
* Women's Open
* Mixed
* Men's Masters
* Women's Masters
* Mixed Masters
* Open
* ELIMINATED- This year there will NOT be a High School Division!

Mixed- 2 or more team members of the opposite sex
Masters- team members 40 years or older.
All teams qualify for spirit competition based on enthusiasm, sportsmanship and coordination

Entry Fees:
For entries post marked before September 1st,
VIRR Member-  $20 per runner
Nonmember-  $25 per runner
 No mailed entries after August 26, 2004.
Late entry-  $35 per runner

Mailed entries will not be accepted after the 1st!

Payment:
Each Team will remit ONE cashiers check or money order.  No cash, credit cards or personal checks accepted.
Make cashiers check or money order payable to:

VIRR, Hana Relay 2004
P.O. Box 330099
Kahului,  HI  96733

Confirmation:
Team Captains will be contacted by phone and/or post card.  Captains will be required to pick up runners numbers, T-shirts, batons, vehicle placards, course rules, description and information at:

The Foot Locker
Queen  Kaahumanu Center.
275 Kaahumanu Avenue
Kahului, HI 96732
September 7, 2004.
Between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Travel Accommodations:
Sun Tours & Travel, Inc. are offering excellent travel packages for inter-island teams:
  * Fly/Drives for a team of 6 with mini van at $TBA per person.
  * Accommodations are also available in Hana!
  * Custom services can be arranged.
Call:  (808) 488-7676 in Hawaii
or  (800) 256-4255 USA
fax:  (808) 488-5553
or E-mail:  sales@suntourshawaii.com

Sun Tours & Travel
98-1247 Kaahumanu Street STE 114
Aiea,  Hawaii  96701

Sun Tours & Travel, Inc. is owned & operated by runners and is the Official Travel agency of the HANA RELAY.

POST RACE FUN:
Free refreshments, live music, food and awards. A local charity will be selling food.

MOST SPIRITED AWARD:
The Most Spirited Award will be given to the team that demonstrates good sportsmanship both on and off the course.  Extra points for creative van decoration and/or zany costumes.  No drug enhancements, please.

Volunteers:
We still need more volunteers.  Anyone wishing to help please contact:
Joe Alueta at 243-9636 or e-mail at  mauistardog@excite.com.