Holo Fun Run
From Clare Seeger Albino
Event summary
The Holo Fun Run is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to celebrate health, community, and Hawaiian culture in a stunning setting. Participants will enjoy breathtaking ocean views while running alongside locals and fellow athletes from around the world. After crossing the finish line, attendees can immerse themselves in the rich traditions of Hawaii at the post-race Ho'olaule'a, featuring interactive cultural workshops, live music, and delicious local food. With eco-friendly camping available at Kaoaini Beach Park and youth divisions free to enter, the Holo Fun Run is the perfect event for families and adventure seekers alike! Join us in making
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Looking for a refreshing, flat, and lightning-fast course? This multi-distance event treats runners to a beautifully flat, coastal route traveling from East to West along Kamehameha V Highway.
With the stunning waters of the Kalohi Channel (separating Lanai and Molokai) sitting completely on your left and the island valleys on your right, you'll enjoy a continuous cooling ocean breeze, striking shoreline vistas, and zero city skyscrapers or high-rises to block your view. It is a fantastic, straightforward, and predominantly flat point-to-point corridor—making it absolutely perfect for competitive athletes hunting for a personal best time, or walking families looking to soak in the untouched natural beauty of Molokai.
When you book your spot at the Molokai Holo Fun Run, your registration functions as a comprehensive, all-access pass to a full-day athletic and cultural immersion.
📦 What Is Included With Your Registration:
Official Race Entry & Multi-Surface Course Access: Fully managed race tracking, aid stations, hydration setups, and course route operations.
All-Access Pass to the Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a: Total entry into the festival hub at the Molokai Community Health Center.
Interactive Cultural Workshops: Free participation in 5 to 7 hands-on workshops led directly by revered local elders and cultural practitioners (including traditional poi pounding, lei making, and storytelling).
Athlete Dinner Show Access: A dedicated athlete food distribution allocation and entry to the evening post-race concert showcasing brilliant local Molokai musical talent and bands.
Exclusive Swag Availability: Official event merchandise, custom apparel, and commemorative race gear will be available for purchase at the venue so you can take a piece of the experience home with you!
📬 What to Expect BEFORE Race Day:
Comprehensive Travel & Logistics Guide: Upon registration, you will receive a digital welcome packet explaining exactly how to travel to Molokai, details on our affordable on-site beachfront camping options ($30/night, $25/night for extended stays, youth free), and flight guidelines.
Coordinated Camping Equipment Transport: If you plan to camp at our Kaoaini Beach Park basecamp, you can ship your heavy tents and camp gear ahead of time via Kamaka Air. Our dedicated event ground crew will pick up your cargo directly from the airport and transport it straight to the campsite so it is waiting for you when you arrive.
Pre-Race Updates: Regular digital athlete briefings sent straight to your inbox covering course maps, weather updates, zero-waste environmental guidelines, and packet pickup details.
🏁 What to Expect ON Race Day:
Seamless Morning Check-In: Smooth on-site registration verification and timing chip/bib pickup at our central event hubs (16K/Relay begins rolling at 6:00 AM; 5K starts at 7:00 AM).
Fully Supported Race Corridors: Fully stocked, community-staffed hydration and safety aid stations along our coast-hugging scenic routes.
Post-Race Celebration: Crossing the finish line drops you straight into the heart of the community gathering. You can immediately access your athlete food allocation, purchase your official event swag, browse authentic local craft/food micro-vendors, jump into hands-on cultural activities, and enjoy live local music and performances that run throughout the afternoon and evening.
Exclusive Maui Inter-Island Boat Shuttles: Avoid airport lines! We are running dedicated passenger boat charters directly from Maui to Molokai on Friday evening (with potential departures on Thursday based on demand). Return boat shuttles back to Maui will run on both Saturday and Sunday following the festival.
Traveling by Air: Traveling participants can fly into Molokai Airport (MKK) in Hoolehua. The airport is located approximately 10 miles northwest of the main town of Kaunakakai (about a 15-minute drive to the festival hub).
Local Transport & Car Rentals: There are no public bus networks or commercial rideshare apps (like Uber or Lyft) on Molokai. Traveling runners are highly encouraged to book local rental cars or trucks well in advance.
On-Island Gear Transit: If you are booking our affordable beachfront camping at Kaoaini Beach Park, you can ship your heavy tents and camp gear ahead of time via Kamaka Air. Our event ground crew will pick it up directly from the airport and transport it straight to your campsite.
🏨 Recommended Places to Stay:
Oceanfront Basecamp Camping: Available on-site at Kaoaini Beach Park ($30/night, $25/night for stays of 3+ nights, youth camp completely FREE).
Hotel Molokai: Classic island-style oceanfront hotel located just outside of Kaunakakai town.
Molokai Shores: Oceanfront condominium rentals located conveniently close to the Keiki Race start and Kaunakakai town.
Wavecrest Resort: Condominium rentals located on the scenic East End of the island along the 16K/Relay race corridor.
West End Condos: Beautiful condo options located on the quieter, pristine west side of the island.
Organiser's description
Event Name: Holo Fun Run as part of the Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a
Host Organization: Youth in Motion (501c3 non-profit)
Event Location: Kaunakakai, Molokai, Hawaii, USA
Primary Event Venue: Molokai Community Health Center
Race Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 (Day 2 land highlight of the multi-day Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a festival)
Distances Offered: 16K (approx. 10 Mile) | 16K Relay | 5K Run/Walk | 1K Keiki (Youth) Fun Run
Start Times: 16K/Relay begins at 6:00 AM | 5K begins at 7:00 AM
📍 RACE DESCRIPTION
Run, Celebrate, and Connect: The Molokai Holo Fun Run (Hawaii)
Looking for a true "bucket-list" destination event? Step off the heavily beaten tourist path and experience the untouched, pristine beauty of Molokai, Hawaii—widely celebrated as the "Friendly Isle." Taking place as a core land highlight of the annual Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a festival, the Molokai Holo Fun Run invites traveling destination athletes from across the globe to run side-by-side with our local community in an authentic celebration of health, movement, and host culture.
Athletes can test their endurance along the scenic, coast-hugging 16K (10-mile) individual or relay course along the coast, tackle the lively community 5K road route, or bring the family for the 1K Keiki Fun Run. Every mile delivers striking ocean views, zero high-rise buildings, and an environment that showcases Hawaii’s natural landscapes exactly as they were meant to be seen.
⛺ ACCOMMODATIONS & TRAVEL LOGISTICS
We make traveling to a smaller Hawaiian island seamless and highly affordable for national and destination runners:
Oceanfront Basecamp Camping: Bypass expensive resort fees! Secure, eco-responsible camping is available on-site at our coastal Kaoaini Beach Park basecamp.
Affordable Rates: Basecamp camping is $30 per night, or discounted to $25 per night if you book a stay of more than two nights.
Families & Youth Free: To support traveling families, all youth camp completely FREE.
Seamless Gear Transport: Traveling athletes can easily ship their tents and camp gear ahead of time from neighboring Hawaiian islands via Kamaka Air. Our dedicated event ground crew will help coordinate on-island transit logistics straight to the campsite. The campsite is also the start of the 5K run.
🌺 SECTION 4: BEYOND THE FINISH LINE (Workshops & Ho'olaule'a)
Your race registration doubles as an all-access pass to the grand Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a cultural festival hosted at the Molokai Community Health Center. Crossing the finish line is just the beginning of a day-long cultural immersion:
Interactive Cultural Workshops: Runners, supporters, and families can engage in 5 to 7 free hands-on workshops led directly by revered local cultural practitioners and elders. Experience true Hawaii first-hand through traditional poi pounding (ku'i kalo), lei making, and local storytelling that preserves host culture integrity.
The Post-Race Ho'olaule'a: Celebrate your achievement at our community gathering. Enjoy a dedicated athlete food allocation, browse authentic local craft and food vendors, and experience a dynamic live music line-up showcasing brilliant Molokai musical talent and bands across a multi-stage festival hub.
Our Mission: Hosted by Youth in Motion, an established 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to the community and empowering local youth through land and ocean activities. To ensure our events are accessible to the next generation, all youth divisions are completely FREE to enter.
Location
1529 W Kamehameha V Hwy, Kaunakakai, HI 96748-4061, United States
Holo Fun Run
Clare Seeger Albino
Meet the Event Director: Clare Seeger Albino The Molokai Holo Fun Run is guided by a lifetime of elite athletic endurance and a fierce passion for equal access in sports. Event Director Clare Albino’s journey as a distance runner began with a historic, headline-making milestone. In April 1981, at just 15 years old, a computer registration error allowed Clare to enter the very first London Marathon. Just five days before the race, officials realized she was technically under the age limit and tried to bar her from competing. Determined to run, Clare completed the course unofficially with only six weeks of training. Upon reaching the finish line, she refused to step over as she was told not to cross, as she was underage. When the race organizers and sponsors saw the massive commotion caused by her refusal to cross, they stepped in and made her cross the line—stopping the clock at an incredible 3 hours and 47 minutes. The finish line was swarming with press, and Clare boldly stated to the national media: "It does not seem fair that girls have to be 21 and boys 18 to run." Her defiance ignited a massive media storm that captured the hearts of the public. Later that same year, the Athletic Association officially changed the rules, making the age limits equal between boys and girls and opening marathon distance running to the next generation of young women. Though she was considered "defiant" by the running establishment at the time, Clare went on to be selected for the Olympic Windsurfing Squad, dominating the professional international windsurfing circuit before making Molokai her home in 1993. For the past 28 years, Clare has poured that same fierce, youth-first energy into Youth in Motion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built to ensure local keiki have zero barriers to sports, land, and ocean activities. By keeping all youth entry fees and beach camping 100% free at the Molokai Holo Fun Run, Clare continues the exact mission she started as a 15-year-old schoolgirl in London: making sure the next generation always has a fair, open lane to run, thrive, and lead.
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