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WORLD RUN DAY 2026 October 24–25, 2026 | Virtual 5K Run/Walk ONE WORLD. ONE PASSION. ONE WORLD RUN DAY! The World Is Running. Are You In? Join runners and walkers around the globe for World Run Day 2026! Since 1999, World Run Day has celebrated running, fitness, health, and community — bringing people together through a shared passion for running. Whether you're a marathoner, casual jogger, or first-time participant, this is YOUR day to celebrate! TWO GREAT COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS — ONE INCREDIBLE VALUE! Your registration includes: 1. EXCLUSIVE LONG-SLEEVE WORLD RUN DAY 2026 T-SHIRT Celebrate in style with a specially designed commemorative shirt! Shipped promptly after registration, with typical delivery in 4–7 days. Wear it proudly on World Run Day and beyond! Our Best Value in our series of virtual run events. 2. INSPIRATIONAL, FRAME-WORTHY RACE BIB A colorful commemorative bib featuring major cities from around the world, celebrating the global running community. Wear it. Save it. Frame it! YOUR 5K. YOUR COURSE. YOUR PACE. Distance: 5K (3.1 miles) When: October 24 - 25, 2026 Where: Anywhere in the world — outdoors or on a treadmill Who: Runners and walkers of all abilities Results: Upload your finishing time before noon October 27 Celebrate the joy of running, inspire healthier lifestyles, and connect with runners around the world. DON'T MISS OUT — REGISTER TODAY! RUN ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. TOGETHER. www.runday.com World Run Day — Celebrating Running Since 1999.

Aloha Friends of Hale Kau Kau, Hale Kau Kau delivers 115 meals to the homebound elderly and disabled each day and serves a hot meal to anyone who comes by the kitchen at dinner time, currently we are serving about 40-80 complete hot meals from the kitchen each evening; thus Hale Kau Kau prepares and delivers/serves over 150 meals every day of the year. . In order to continue to feed those who are hungry, we must rely on the generosity of our many supporters. Through our fundraisers, friends of Hale Kau Kau continue to donate and support our mission to feed the hungry with compassion and aloha.This year we are planning to have our 11th Annual Stomp Out Hunger 5k & 1M Walk fundraiser The event will be on Saturday October 31th . Yes, after 10 years the race falls on Halloween! Plan your costume now, we will have great prizes for our costume winners both individual and family/teams. Additionally we will have team categories for men, women, youth and mixed teams any company or business can enter teams for this award. We will have a First Responder Team Challenge. Teams are 4 person and each winning team category will receive the coveted "Team Challenge Bowl" Teams must call DR Mary to sign up!There will be age group awards in 5 year age groups from 10 and under to 90+ Following the walk/run we will have a sit down breakfast in the hall, door prizes and a Halloween Costume Contest. Finally: We are looking for sponsors to support our efforts to put on a quality event as well as raise the needed funds for our meal program. Would you be interested in being one of our supporting sponsor for this year? All the funds raised from the Stomp out Hunger Event, both from the participants and from our sponsors go directly the operating budget for Hale Kau Kau. TITLE SPONSOR - CONSIDER BEING A TITLE SPONSOR $5000 OR MORE LOGO OR NAME PLACED PROMINENTLY ON THE BACK OF THE RACE SHIRT and placed on all advertising media, IN OUR PROGRAM AND ON OUR WEBSITE. SPECIAL RECOGNITION AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY DURING BREAKFAST. ADDITION SPONSORSHIPS: $1000 - $4999 PLATINUM SPONSOR $500-$999 GOLD MEDAL SPONSOR; Those who donate at the Platinum and Gold Medal Sponsorship will also have their LOGO or NAME on the back of the race shirt and listed on our website and in our program. If you plan on being a TITLE, PLATINUM OR GOLD SPONSOR please send in your logo by OCTOBER 4TH to be placed on our race SHIRT. In addition, all sponsors regardless of the amount will be recognized in our program; BASIC SPONSORSHIPS: Short Order Cook Sponsor: $10-$30; Line Cook Sponsor: $31-$60; Chef de'Cuisine Sponsor: $61 - $150; Executive Chef Sponsor: $151-$499 Since we are basically a "Kitchen" we are using cook titles as our sponsorship categories. Thank you for helping us feed those who are hungry on Maui. With much aloha, Dr Mary, Race Director and Volunteer Fundraising Chair for Hale KauKau Email: mary.trotto@liu.edu Run and Walk will be on Saturday, October 31 2026 at 8am for the 5k RUN/Walk and 8:15 for the 1 mile WALK both start and finish at Hale Kau Kau 25 W Lipoa Street in Kihei, parking free at ST. Theresa Church. There will also be a 4 person corporate team challenge, any business or company on Maui can send in 4 person teams - a men's team, a women's team, a youth team all under 15, and a mixed team (must have at least 2 women on the mixed team. Special engraved Monkeypod Bowl to the Winning Team. Those not on Maui on Oct 31st can participate virtually, run/walk where they live and submit their results to Dr Mary by Oct 30th . Although those who do the race virtually will not be eligible for a age group award, if they register early they will receive the giveaway and a certificate of completion. Please contact Dr Mary for more information or questions: Mahalo halekaukaufundraising@rcchawaii.org or mary.trotto@liu.eduThe 5K race will have 5 year age group awards from 10 and under to 90+. The corporate challenge is an opportunity for any company, business or organization to send in 4 runners to compete for the Corporate Challenge Award. You must contact Dr Mary at mary,trotto@liu.edu to sign up for the Corporate Challenge Team Competition In 2019 Fairmont Kea Lani won the 1st Annual Corporate Challenge Award. In 2022 Four Seasons Maui Resort won the award; in 2023 Level Up Fitness won the award; in 2024 the Four Seasons Resort won the Mixed Team and Level Up Fitness won the Men's Team. IN 2025, WE HAD OUR FIRST WOMEN'S TEAMS AND YOUTH TEAMS: 2025 TEAM WINNERS: MEN'S - LEVEL UP FITNESS; MIXED- 4 SEASON HOTEL WAILEA; WOMEN'S TEAM- MAUI OCEAN CENTER AND YOUTH TEAM - ST THERESA YOUTH CLUB. CONGRATULATIONS ON LAST YEAR'S PERFORMANCE! All are welcome to run or walk either event -the 5k (3.1miles) or the 1 Mile we will have a wheelchair division. The course is 90% back roads, flat and fast. This is a USATF sanctioned event and hosted by the HKK Road and Track Club Proceeds of race go to: Hale Kau Kau: Feeding the Hungry with Compassion & Aloha. THANKS TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS: TITLE SPONSORS: J&S Koralaski; D &K Wilson; Doug Monforton Austin Sales Group; Bendon Family Foundation, Father Ken's Vineyard. 2025 Platinum Sponsors': Tim Welsh Garco construction; Lynn Propeack; Marco's Grill and Deli; Goodfellow Bros; Dennis Costa; Ernestine Hedrich; Dr Mary; William Cittadino; Carol & Bob Phaneuf, Hawaii USA FCU Foundation; Starbucks Foundation; David Reader, Seattle Foundation, Ron & Julia Roberts, Lloyd Sodetani, Francyne Heath- Kalei Lunch box; Joan Pfeifer in memory of Rol Pfeifer, Matson Navigation Co.. 2025 Gold Medal Sponsors: Sandi Guadagni; Phyllis Sato; Susan Cabotage; Don & Darlene Basch; Matt Cerizo- Allstate Insurance; Bill Caldwell- Expeditions,; Michael "Mike" Trotto- Pali Kai Realtors; Linda Higgins; Clara Felix; Jeff & Elisa Rummel; Lorraine Becker; Clement & Helen Maeda; J. Takakura. Mahalo to our Auction Donors for 2025: Four Seasons Hotel, Wailea; Dukes- Kaanapali; Maui Arts and Cultural Center; Fly Maui-UFO Parasail; Maui Brewing Co.; Cafe' O'Lei; Andaz Hotel, Wailea; Monkeypod Kitchen; Mala Ocean Tavern; That's a Wrap; Montage Kapalua, Joan Pfeifer; Bounty Music; Hike Maui; 808 Deli; Old Lahaina Lu'au; Maui Ocean Center; Maui Fine Arts; Maui On Stage; Mama's Fish House; Kona Brewing Co. ; Star Noodle; Aloha Mixed Plate; Matteo's Osteria; Leoda's Kitchen and Pie; Seascape Restaurant-Maalaea; Fairmont Kea Lani Hotel Wailea; The Restaurant at Hotel Wailea

Run the scenic coast of Kailua-Kona down Ali’i Drive to the infamous “Pit” at the “End of the World”! Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean as you complete the half marathon or 5k distances and celebrate with a cup of coffee!

From the coast of West O’ahu and Hawai’i’s one and only waterfront recreation facility, Wai Kai, Aloha Racing brings you our 4th annual Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon and 5K Turkey Trot for Heroes!  Getting you up close and personal with the magnificent shoreline in Ewa Beach, athletes will enjoy these flat & fast courses while experiencing a connection to the water, land and rich culture of Hawai’i.

Join us for Wheeler Elementary School's SECOND annual Turkey Trot 5k and Keiki Fun Run 1k on Saturday, November 21, 2026. This is a family friendly event with FREE registration for keiki 12 and under for the Keiki Fun Run 1k! Bring your strollers, dress up, and get ready to strut your stuff(ing)! Both routes will begin and end at Wheeler Elementary School. The Keiki Fun Run will be a 1k route designed for children 12 and under. The Keiki Fun Run will begin at 7:30am. The 5k Turkey Trot will immediately follow the conclusion of the Keiki Fun Run (estimated 8:00am start time). Check in begins at 7:00am at Wheeler Elementary School. Bring a canned good for the annual Food Fight (in support of the Wheeler ASYMCA Food Pantry) and receive a discount ($10 off) at registration. Registration fee: $20 Registration fee with donation of canned good: $10. Please bring canned good donation to race day check-in. Keiki 12 and under: FREE for Keiki Fun Run! Limited Day of registration available: CASH ONLY, exact change only please. $20 or $10 with canned donation. The event is open to all, but installation access is required. For more information, please visit https://home.army.mil/hawaii/about/visitor-information All sales final. No refunds.

Aloha. Join us for Big Island Road Runners' Annual Charity Turkey Trot on November 26, 2026 at our new location - BAY FRONT PARK. This is a free event where we are requesting, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, donations. Any monetary donation will be given to Hilo Food Bank, and all food donations will be given to Malia Puka O Kalani food pantry. KTA has generously given us ten $20 gift certificates to go to the first 10 people who donate $50 or more. You can do this when you get to the donation section in the registration process. All food donations will be collected on the day of the race. Please donate canned and boxed items that are sealed. This Race will begin at 7:30 am Sharp at BAY FRONT PARK. Same route just new start and finish area:) COME EARLY TO PICK UP YOUR BIB NUMBER:) This is a fun run to celebrate and be grateful for family, friends, community, and our great fortune to live here in Hawaii. See you there:)

This holiday run/walk is so much FUN!  The whole family can enjoy a 5K and/or 1M run or walk wearing their best looking Santa hat!  Make it a family tradition.  You will be able to post your Santa Hat photos to this web page; we would love to see them!  In person results will be posted on https://timelinehawaii.com/.   The 5K will begin at 4:00 pm and the 1 Mile Keiki Run will begin at 4:45 pm. Awards will be given for the top 3 overall male and female finishers and for the top 3 male and female finishers in 5 year age groups. All finishers will receive a Santa Hat keepsake. We have "Family" pricing in effect for the 5K. If you are registering as the primary family member, register using the "INDIVIDUAL OR PRIMARY FAMILY MEMBER" event.  After registering the primary family member, register additional family members at the family price, using the "FAMILY MEMBER REGISTRATION" event. If you plan to run or walk with a stroller, register for the Stroller Division - i

Join us for the First Annual “PGB 5K Aloha Run - Kapolei" and Warrior Kids SuperHeroes vs Villains event, benefiting our Gold Stars Christmas Party, the Kapolei VA Clinic Veterans Dinner, and the Fallen Heroes Family Camp. It will be held in Kapolei VA Clinic on Saturday, December 19th, 2026. If you are unable to join us in person but would still like to support the cause, please consider the VIRTUAL OPTION or a donation by using the DONATE tab at the top of the page.   DISCLAIMER: We are the only race event that allows those participating to assign $10 off their REGISTRATION investment to an organization or a program that is making a positive impact in the lives of kids, domestic abuse victims, abandoned seniors, homeless veterans, or school programs (below is a list of those we are supporting in 2026).  PRICING $30 until July 21st (T-shirts guaranteed). $35 from July 22nd to October 28th (T-shirts available as supplies last). $40 from October 29th to Dec 15th, and $50 from Dec 16

The course will be staged near the Puna Canoe club at Hilo Bay. Start, Finish and pancake breakfast to follow will be in the block of street behind Puna Canoe club. The course will start at the staging area, Take you towards Keaukaha along Lili’uokalani Gardens, turning around across the Mazda/Subaru car dealership and back to staging area. Early packet pick up is encouraged and will be at Puna canoe club on Friday, December 18 from 3 to 5 PM Race day packet pick up starts at 6:30 AM Saturday morning Race starts at 7:30 AM and pancake breakfast follows your finish. The ladies of the Puna Canoe will be volunteering with this event as an off-season fundraiser event for the long distance program. So if you see a paddler, tell them they better start running!, And if you are a runner maybe consider paddling!,

Come join us for a Holiday 5K and a Half Mile Keiki Dash! We will also be collecting donations for the Maui Food Bank, so please bring a non-perishable donation. Event Location: Kanaha Beach Park in Kahului. Here is the GPS coordinates for the start/finish 20.900320, -156.437464 Events: Half Mile Keiki Dash: A special race for keiki 8 years and under. There are no bib numbers or run times for the Keiki Dash. 5K Run. This race will not be timed. Pricing: Free to VIRR Members (discount automatically applied during checkout) $35 for Non-members until 11/13/2026 $40 for Non-members until 12/18/2026 Schedule: 7:30am: Day of registration starts 8:00am: Half Mile Keiki Dash 8:05am: 5K-ish Run Other information: This is not a timed event and there are no awards for the two events.

From the home of Wai Kai, one of the region’s most popular resort destinations, Aloha Racing brings our 5th annual Akahai 5K, 10K & Half Marathon!  Along with its sister event in July, Laule’a, these flat & fast courses include spectacular views of the Hoakalei Country Club and Ernie Els’ signature golf course (home of the LPGA LOTTE Championship), as well as O’ahu’s breathtaking Leeward Coast at Nimitz Beach.  Athletes will be embraced by the beauty of the island, creating memories to last a lifetime.

DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026LOCATION: HOST Park (NELHA) in North Kona, HIDISTANCE: 5kFEATURES: SWAG bags for race participants, lucky number drawings with fabulous prizes, a post-race ocean conservation education area, and wellness vendors 365 Hawai‘i Island Community Fund presents the 4th Annual Race for the Reef, a 5k community run/walk dedicated to protecting our nearshore reefs, improving ocean health, and uplifting community-led stewardship efforts that mālama ʻāina and kai for future generations. This event brings together families, students, scientists, cultural practitioners, and local businesses who believe that caring for our reefs requires both awareness and action. Proceeds Support The Kohala Center’s ReefTeach Mineral Sunscreen Dispenser Program — promoting reef-safe sunscreen use at Kahaluʻu BayʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program — dedicated to restoring Hawaiʻi’s native coral populationsOcean Defender’s Alliance — working to protect Hawaiʻi’s marine environment through

The Kailua 10-Miler & 5K is starting and ending at Kailua Intermediate School, 145 S. Kainalu Drive, in Kailua. Packet Pick-up: 12-3 pm Saturday, February 20, at location TBD Packet pickup is also available race morning at the race site starting 1 hour before the race. Start times: 10-Miler - 6:45 a.m., 5K - 6:48 a.m. Timing: Your timing chip is on your bib number. Your bib number must be visible from the front. No finish time without it. Pre-Race Instructions: Pre-race instructions will be given at the start line at approximately 6:30 a.m. Course: Start in front of Kailua Intermediate School. There are 3 aid stations on the 10-miler course. The course closes at 10:00 a.m. Any participants still on the course must move to the side of the roadway and may finish the race but must obey traffic laws. The finish line will close at approximately 10:00 a.m. Note: Now that road work is completed, we are returning to the original courses this year. See the course maps below. Parking: Limited parking is available at Kailua District Park. Additional parking is located at Kailua Library and along side streets. There is parking behind Longs and you can walk across the open field. There are two metered public parking lots in Kailua: one is off Maluniu at the Kailua Business center, the other is a parking structure off Aulike behind McDonalds. Restrooms: Restrooms are available at the Kailua District Park. There are also public restrooms on the 10-Mile course at Enchanted Lake Community Park. After the Race: Results will be available on line in near real time at https://timelinehawaii.com/. There will be water and refreshments after the race. Awards Ceremonies: There will be awards for the top 3 overall male and female finishers as well as the top 3 in each 5-year age group. Awards ceremony for the 5K will be held at approximately 8 a.m. Awards ceremony for the 10-miler will be held at approximately 8:45 a.m.

A 5K run or 1 Mile run/walk to benefit Maui County's Schools.  100% of the proceeds from the event will be donated back to the school you designate during online registration.   Run For Fitness Mission Statement“Run for Fitness seeks to promote health and fitness for Hawaii’s children by giving our schools the ability to increase participation in youth sports and recreation programs by providing additional funds to maintain or purchase new equipment for their physical fitness, play and athletic programs. We want to help our schools to be able to keep our children healthy through an active lifestyle. We also seek to promote fitness within our communities through participation by friends and families of our children.”

Aloha Racing brings our 5th annual Ku’ikahi to the people’s park at Ala Moana! Beginning at the keyhole area and including Magic Island, athletes will be treated to iconic views of Waikiki along with the turquoise blue water that lures locals and visitors alike. With the sound of the crashing waves at the waters edge, a spectacular view of the sun rising over Diamond Head, and tons of opportunity for friends and family to cheer you on, athletes can look forward to an experience they won’t soon forget.

The Windward Half Marathon & 5K will be held at Kailua District Park this year, adjacent to the Kailua Intermediate School.  The course follows the usual route, with the beautiful Ko`olau mountains as the backdrop.   Packet Pick Up:    1. Saturday, March 21, 1-3 pm, at ALOHA FRIDAY WHEELWORKS, 326 Kuulei Rd, Kailua.  The shop faces the municipal parking lot in the back, accessible from both Maluniu Ave. and Aulike St.     2. Sunday, Race Day pick-up starting at 5am.   .  ONSITE REGISTRATION AT SATURDAY PACKET PICK-UP AND SUNDAY, MARCH 22 IS CASH ONLY, UNLESS YOU REGISTER ONLINE.   Start times: Half Marathon - 6:00 a.m., 5K - 6:05 a.m.   Timing: Your timing chip is on your bib number. Your bib number must be visible from the front. No finish time without it.   Pre-Race Instructions: Pre-race instructions for the Half Marathon and for the 5K will be given at approximately 5:45 a.m. It is your responsibility to ensure that you head to the start line for the correct race.   Cours

Join PATH as we kickoff the Lavaman weekend with the Lavaman Waikoloa Sunset 5k. This family friendly event takes you along a portion of the Lavaman run course and is a fundraiser for PATH-People for Active Transportation Hawaii. We start and finish at the Waikoloa Queen's Shops near the new Tommy Bahama's Restaurant.

From the coast of West O’ahu and Hawai’i’s one and only waterfront recreation facility, Aloha Racing brings our 4th annual Ho’omau 5K, 10K & Half Marathon to Wai Kai!  Along with its sister event in November, Makoa, these flat & fast courses get you up close and personal with the magnificent shoreline in Ewa Beach at One’ula so athletes can experience a connection to the water, land and rich culture of Hawai’i.

Ho’ōla-To Heal On Saturday, June 6, 2026, we welcome runners, joggers, and walkers of all fitness levels to unite at the Ho‘ōla 5K. This new 3.1-mile race through Kalama Valley is professionally timed for competitive participants, while also allowing strollers in a family-friendly environment. The race aims to foster connection and care within our local community by raising funds for the Hawai‘i Primary Care Association (HPCA), a non-profit organization that supports fourteen community health centers (CHCs) across all eight Hawaiian Islands. Through HPCA’s work, underserved families facing linguistic and financial barriers gain access to essential healthcare—addressing critical gaps where many hospitals fall short. In addition to fundraising, the Ho‘ōla 5K amplifies awareness of healthcare disparities and empowers participants to make a lasting impact through every step of the race. For those who wis

From the heart of O’ahu’s highly sought after Hoakalei community and Wai Kai, the west side’s newest recreation facility, Aloha Racing brings our 4th annual Laule’a 5K, 10K & Half Marathon!  Along with its sister event in January, Akahai, these flat & fast courses include spectacular views of Ernie Els’ signature golf course (home of the LPGA LOTTE Championship), as well as O’ahu’s breathtaking Leeward Coast at Nimitz Beach.  Athletes will be embraced by the beauty of the island, creating memories to last a lifetime.

Come run a scenic route through Iao Valley State Park. The run will start near the intersection of Market St  & Vineyard St. and will head up W. Vineyard St., onto Main St. and up to the scenic Iao Valley State Park. After the turn around, enjoy a rolling downhill back to Wailuku.    Stay tuned for the opening of registration.

The 10th LeaLea Charity Run will return for the first time in six years after the covid-19 pandemic! It is a fun running event that anyone who is 7 years and older can enter, with a simple course that goes around Ala Moana Beach Park. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers and the top three in 10-year age groups!   There is a special reduced registration fee for students (under age 21)   And, a special discount rate will be applied to student groups of 10 or more! For more information, contact us at hnl-grp@his-world.com   Click for a MAP of the course   Every year this event has donated a portion of the proceeds to the local Hawaii community. This year we are excited to announce that we will be donating the entire entry fee to the Waikiki Aquarium! Waikiki Aquarium has just begun construction to upgrade its popular Edge of the Reef exhibit to install a new water system. With this construction, the exhibit will be larger and more interactive, providin