The 39th Annual Maui Marathon is adding a twist to the festivities.

The Sept. 20 race won't be just a race. It will be the culmination of a three-day event that features local and Native Hawaiian culture, according to event founder Rudy Huber.

For both the full and the half marathon races, a live warm-up with local aerobics instructors will help get runners' blood pumping. This will be followed by hula and knife-dance performances by some of the Islands' top athletes until the blowing of a conch signals the start of the race. At select aid stations, close to 20 local bands are anticipated to play Island hits to keep the runners moving to the finish.

For more on the marathon, visit www.MauiMarathon.com

See video on the marathon at http://sports.pacificnetwork.tv/MauiMarathon

— PacificNetwork.tv