46th Annual Na Holo Wahine 5K & 1Mile
- Date Sun 11th May 2025
- Time 7:00AM HST
- Location Kahului, Hawaii
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community spirit at the 46th Annual Na Holo Wahine Fun Run/Walk, taking place on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, at the beautiful University of Hawaii-Maui College in Kahului, Maui. This uplifting event welcomes participants of all ages and genders to join in for a 5K or a 1-mile race, starting at 7:00 AM. Whether you're looking to walk, jog, or run, this event encourages everyone to embrace a healthy lifestyle while celebrating the joy of movement.
The Na Holo Wahine is not just a race; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Kelly Watanabe, a dedicated runner and community advocate. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the Kelly Watanabe scholarship fund, supporting educational aspirations at UH-Maui College. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Saturday, May 10th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and remember to bring non-perishable food items to support the Maui Food Bank. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community camaraderie, making this Mother’s Day celebration a truly memorable occasion!
The Na Holo Wahine is not just a race; it’s a heartfelt tribute to the memory of Kelly Watanabe, a dedicated runner and community advocate. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the Kelly Watanabe scholarship fund, supporting educational aspirations at UH-Maui College. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on Saturday, May 10th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, and remember to bring non-perishable food items to support the Maui Food Bank. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community camaraderie, making this Mother’s Day celebration a truly memorable occasion!
Organiser's Description
Valley Isle Road Runners presents the 46th Annual Na Holo Wahine Fun Run/Walk. THIS EVENT IS NOW OPEN TO ALL MALES & FEMALES!
Please join us May 11th, 2025! The event will start at 7:00am. Take care of yourselves be active, get fit, and stay healthy. We encourage you to work toward walking, jogging, or running a 5K.
The event will be held at the University of Hawaii-Maui College located at 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. Packet pickup will be on Saturday, May 10th at UH-Maui College building from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. We are also taking donations during packet pickup for Maui Food Bank, please bring non-perishable items.
Race day packet pickup will be available. No new registrations will be accepted. Please register early for your Women's Na Holo Wahine shirt (make sure to select your size when registering). Late registration at packet pickup is $40. No guarantee of a t-shirt or the correct size for registrations received after April 30th, 2025.
Club member pricing:
$25 until 05/08/2025 (VIRR member discount will be automatically applied during check out)
Pricing for NON-VIRR Members:
$30 until 5/08/2025
Na Holo Wahine is a benefit for the University of Hawaii Maui College scholarship fund in memory of Kelly Watanabe, who passed away in 2021 after a long battle with cancer. This scholarship is a tribute to Kellys life as a runner, wellness advocate, educator, and community volunteer.
Kelly was a lifelong runner and avid marathoner who ran marathons in all 50 states, Japan, and Canada. She was also a long-time Valley Isle Road Runner member and dedicated volunteerserving on the board, working behind the scenes on the clubs fun runs, and co-directing the Na Holo Wahine Fun Run/Walk. This is the fourth year that Na Holo Wahine is being co-hosted at UH-Maui Collegethanks to Kelly and her strong connections with the college. Kelly graduated from the neighbor island Master of Accounting and MBA programs then went on to become a faculty memberfirst as a lecturer in business and math, then a business careers instructor in 2016, and finally as the accounting program coordinator in 2018. Kellys involvement at the college extended beyond the business programs. She was also an active member of the colleges Wellness Hui, a Zumba instructor for the colleges Maui Fit program, co-founder of the weekly walking Moai, and faculty advisor to UH-MCs Dance Klub headed by her son.
Na Holo Wahine is a Mothers Day celebration open to all and a fitting way to honor and remember Kelly and her burst of energy, determination, enthusiastic smile, and champion attitude towards life!
Please consider making an additional direct donation to the Kelly Watanabe scholarship fund by clicking here. [https://uhfoundation.org/KellyWatanabe] THE LINK TAKES YOU TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION WEBSITE, UH-MAUI COLLEGE BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM, FUND #127-0050-4. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH THIS EVENT! If you are able to and interested in helping out or if you need more information, you may send an email to Joy - [email protected]
Please join us May 11th, 2025! The event will start at 7:00am. Take care of yourselves be active, get fit, and stay healthy. We encourage you to work toward walking, jogging, or running a 5K.
The event will be held at the University of Hawaii-Maui College located at 310 W. Kaahumanu Ave., Kahului. Packet pickup will be on Saturday, May 10th at UH-Maui College building from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. We are also taking donations during packet pickup for Maui Food Bank, please bring non-perishable items.
Race day packet pickup will be available. No new registrations will be accepted. Please register early for your Women's Na Holo Wahine shirt (make sure to select your size when registering). Late registration at packet pickup is $40. No guarantee of a t-shirt or the correct size for registrations received after April 30th, 2025.
Club member pricing:
$25 until 05/08/2025 (VIRR member discount will be automatically applied during check out)
Pricing for NON-VIRR Members:
$30 until 5/08/2025
Na Holo Wahine is a benefit for the University of Hawaii Maui College scholarship fund in memory of Kelly Watanabe, who passed away in 2021 after a long battle with cancer. This scholarship is a tribute to Kellys life as a runner, wellness advocate, educator, and community volunteer.
Kelly was a lifelong runner and avid marathoner who ran marathons in all 50 states, Japan, and Canada. She was also a long-time Valley Isle Road Runner member and dedicated volunteerserving on the board, working behind the scenes on the clubs fun runs, and co-directing the Na Holo Wahine Fun Run/Walk. This is the fourth year that Na Holo Wahine is being co-hosted at UH-Maui Collegethanks to Kelly and her strong connections with the college. Kelly graduated from the neighbor island Master of Accounting and MBA programs then went on to become a faculty memberfirst as a lecturer in business and math, then a business careers instructor in 2016, and finally as the accounting program coordinator in 2018. Kellys involvement at the college extended beyond the business programs. She was also an active member of the colleges Wellness Hui, a Zumba instructor for the colleges Maui Fit program, co-founder of the weekly walking Moai, and faculty advisor to UH-MCs Dance Klub headed by her son.
Na Holo Wahine is a Mothers Day celebration open to all and a fitting way to honor and remember Kelly and her burst of energy, determination, enthusiastic smile, and champion attitude towards life!
Please consider making an additional direct donation to the Kelly Watanabe scholarship fund by clicking here. [https://uhfoundation.org/KellyWatanabe] THE LINK TAKES YOU TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION WEBSITE, UH-MAUI COLLEGE BUSINESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM, FUND #127-0050-4. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED TO HELP WITH THIS EVENT! If you are able to and interested in helping out or if you need more information, you may send an email to Joy - [email protected]
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