Holo Fun Run
From Clare Seeger Albino
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 6:00AM EDT
- Location Kaunakakai, Maui
- Price $35.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile, 10 Mile
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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
Holo Fun Run
Sat 18th July 2026
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.
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1529 W Kamehameha V Hwy, Kaunakakai, HI 96748-4061, United States
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