Hawaii Foodbank won the 2005 Maui Hana Relay on September 10. Josh Spiker was the teams anchor and finished in the Hana Ball Park in a time of 4 hours, 40 minutes and 13 seconds recording the third fastest time in the courses history. The race has been held annually since 1955. When interviewed after the race Josh said "The race director, Joe Aluata has put on the finest relays I have even been a part of. It was well organized.I really enjoy the music after the race and the Hawaiian drums running into the finish line. Maui has a class event in the Hana Relay."
Team Captain, Louis Tomsic remarked "This was my first Hana Relay. One of my favorite charities is the Hawaii Foodbank and just wanted to do something to raise awhareness for folks who are hungry in Hawaii. Eveyone can help by giving some food. I am thankful that the weather was so good today."
Steve Moreno, who flew in from California said "I liked that the Baldwin Cheerleaders were cheering me on at the start. It gave me a boost of energy to hear all that positive energy to begin the race. I also liked our van massage therapist Melissa. Maui is such a beautiful island!" Steve Immel agreed that Maui was a beautiful place. Scott Wietecha commented "I'm lucky I made it to this race with 1 minute to spare, my luggage is still at the airport."
Chris Larson noticed the 85 teams who were dressed in an array of different outfits. "My favorite team where the wonder women. They played the wonder women theme song and dressed the part. I tried to get them to succumb to my charm but they didn't."