Posted on: Friday, April 30, 2004
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Early marathon registration set
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Advertiser Staff
It's not too early to start training for the Honolulu Marathon — or to register.
Early registration for Hawai'i residents and active duty military members stationed in Hawai'i begins tomorrow and runs through May 29.
Registration forms can be found at running shops beginning today.
The early registration cost is $15. Luau tickets are also available for $15 per runner at time of entry and $20 per guest, with a limit of six guest tickets allowed.
The luau will feature entertainer Jake Shimabukuro.
This year's marathon will be Dec. 12, and the luau will be Dec. 10.
There will be walk-in registration available tomorrow through May 9 at Niketown in Waikiki from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
For more registration information, call 734-7200.
For aspiring marathoners, the Honolulu Marathon Clinic meets every Sunday, except for three-day weekends, at Kapi'olani Park across from Pake Hale at 7:30 a.m.
Hawai'i Hall of Fame member Dr. Jack Scaff conducts the free clinic, offering advice and tips for first-time marathoners. For more information, e-mail marathonclinic@hawaii.rr.com.
Kid Safety Week in swimming
The Leahi Swim School, in its 30th year of teaching swimming to Hawai'i's keiki, will participate in "Kids Safety Week" with a special demonstration Thursday.
The demonstration will be held 3 to 5 p.m. at St. Francis School in Manoa.
Instructions for youngsters and parents on water safety will be offered.
For information, call Leahi Swim School at 735-1666.
