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Cycle to the Sun

Cycle to the Sun

June 21 2025
Paia Hawaii USA
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Distances: 36 miles, 10,023 feet
Difficulty: Extreme terrain with frequent steep hills and long sustained climb
Limited to: 200 Participants

It starts in Pa’ia at sea level and finishes up on top of the Haleakala Volcano at just above 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). It was first held in the 1980s but languished for many years. Kalima O Maui bought the rights to hold the race and started it back up in 2001.

Since 2008, Cycle To The Sun has been organized and produced by Go Cycling Maui and Maui Cyclery. Donnie Arnoult, owner of both businesses, who formerly owned the Vegas Professional Cycling Team on the US National Race Calendar, and is himself a Cat One pro racer. This will be Donnie’s 11th year organizing the event. Last year’s event (2018) was extremely well run and most successful attracting 200 riders.

Some potential entrants may object to the cost of entry. Please consider that fees to the National Park Service, required Emergency Medical Service coverage, insurance, police, porta-potties and bike transport add up to a considerable outlay.

A portion of the entry fee also is donated to support of the non-profit Paia Youth & Cultural Center, a terrific organization that provides Maui kids with fun, educational and recreational activities. Its beach-front facilities include a skate board park, radio station, multi-media lab and kitchen-cafe.

Holding the race on Saturday instead of Sunday allows more riders to stay at the event party without having to leave for Sunday evening flights home.

There will be three aid stations. The first will be at the 3,000-foot level (near Kula Lodge), the second will be at the 6,500-foot level (just outside the entrance to Haleakala National Park), and the last will be at the 8,000-foot level

there will be a post-race barbeque – location to be announced. Results and prizes will be announced at the party.

Start time 6:30am, Paia, Maui, Hawaii.

The following Categories will be scored individually: 18 & Under,19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Cash prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 in the “Open” Division of both Mens & Womens. Merchandise prizes will be awarded to the Top 6 in all age group divisions.

Cycle to the Sun

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Start Located At: 99 Hana Hwy, Paia, HI 96779
 
 
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Start time 6:30am, Paia, Maui, Hawaii.

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There will be three aid stations. The first will be at the 3,000-foot level (near Kula Lodge), the second will be at the 6,500-foot level (just outside the entrance to Haleakala National Park), and the last will be at the 8,000-foot level

there will be a post-race barbeque – location to be announced. Results and prizes will be announced at the party.

Prize / Race Categories

The following Categories will be scored individually:
18 & Under
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Cash prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 in the “Open” Division of both Mens & Womens.
Merchandise prizes will be awarded to the Top 6 in all age group divisions.

 
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