Na Heihei A Ola - Waimea Town Celebration Fun Run
- Date Sat 22nd February 2025
- Time 6:30AM HST
- Location Waimea, Hawaii
- Price $32.80 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the 48th Annual Waimea Town Celebration Fun Run: Na Heihei a Ola, taking place on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, in the beautiful town of Waimea, Kauai! This exciting event offers participants a choice of three race distances: a scenic 2K, a challenging 5K, and an invigorating 10K. It's the perfect opportunity for runners and walkers of all ages and experience levels to immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Waimea while enjoying stunning views along the route.
Race day kicks off at 7 AM after an early morning check-in at the Waimea Plantation Cottages, where participants will catch a bus to the starting area at Pa'ula'ula. With the Waimea Bridge closed for a brief period to allow runners to safely cross, you'll have a chance to soak in the local sights. Make sure to join us for packet pickup on Friday, February 21st, from 4-9 PM at the Ho'olaulea at the Old Waimea Mill, as registration closes that evening! So lace up your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and make unforgettable memories at this joyous community celebration.
Race day kicks off at 7 AM after an early morning check-in at the Waimea Plantation Cottages, where participants will catch a bus to the starting area at Pa'ula'ula. With the Waimea Bridge closed for a brief period to allow runners to safely cross, you'll have a chance to soak in the local sights. Make sure to join us for packet pickup on Friday, February 21st, from 4-9 PM at the Ho'olaulea at the Old Waimea Mill, as registration closes that evening! So lace up your running shoes, bring your friends and family, and make unforgettable memories at this joyous community celebration.
Organiser's Description
Join us on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2025 for the 48th Annual Waimea Town Celebration Fun Run: Na Heihei a Ola. We have 3 distances to choose from and we can't wait to see you all there!
PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
* Come down to the Ho'olaulea at the Old Waimea Mill to pickup your shirt/bib packet. We will be there from 4-9pm and taking last registrations
* _Registration closes_ at the end of the evening on Friday 21st at 9pm so don't procrastinate!
* If you cannot make it to pickup on Friday, please ensure you arrive early enough on Saturday prior to the race
RACE DAY INFO
* CHECK IN: begins at 5:30am at Waimea Plantation Cottages (parking is available along the highway and across the street by the park)
* Once you are ready, buses will take participants to the starting area at Pa'ula'ula to wait/get warmed up etc.
* NO parking at Pa'ula'ula - if you walk or get dropped off to the starting line there will be no transportation back up there after the event
* Only take what you will run with on the bus
* LAST BUS departs the Cottages at 6:30am
* Race start is at 7am
ROUTE INFO
* ALL walkers/runners START AT PA'ULA'ULA, run down the Waimea Bridge and through town
* Waimea Bridge will be closed from 7:00-7:15am to allow all participants to pass, then single lane closure through Waimea
* 2K: proceed through town, turn left into the Waimea Plantation Cottages entrance, and over the finish line to the right side of the main office
* 5K: proceed through town and pass the Cottages, continue towards the Kikiaola small boat harbor, turn at the 5K Turnaround flag, return to the Cottages, turn right into the entrance and cross the finish line to the right side of the main office
* *10K UPDATED*: proceed through town and turn left at the Sacred Hearts church road_ before _the Cottages. Proceed along the road and onto the upper beach road. This path is flat but mixed terrain of packed sand, dirt, and grass. You will continue along the beautiful path towards the Harbor, turn around and return back to the cottages and onto the highway. The route then continues west on the highway towards the Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor to the turnaround point, then return to the Cottages, turn right into the entrance and cross the finish line to the right side of the main office. VIDEO EXPLAINING ROUTE CHANGE [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfbqd7eo8/L0jxLTcaMLfdes2reqhbsA/watch?utm_content=DAGfbqd7eo8&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel]
* ALL walkers/runners FINISH AT THE WAIMEA PLANTATION COTTAGES
* Volunteers will be stationed along the route to ensure runners are following the correct path, as well as providing water cups at designated water stations.
ONCE THE MAJORITY OF RUNNERS HAVE FINISHED, WE WILL BEGIN THE AWARD CEREMONY AT THE COTTAGES SO PLEASE STICK AROUND TO CONGRATULATE ALL OUR WINNERS!
We will post info on our instagrams @iwikua and @makana_training_center so be sure to follow us there for updates. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions and we look forward to seeing all the returning and new faces!
PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST
* Come down to the Ho'olaulea at the Old Waimea Mill to pickup your shirt/bib packet. We will be there from 4-9pm and taking last registrations
* _Registration closes_ at the end of the evening on Friday 21st at 9pm so don't procrastinate!
* If you cannot make it to pickup on Friday, please ensure you arrive early enough on Saturday prior to the race
RACE DAY INFO
* CHECK IN: begins at 5:30am at Waimea Plantation Cottages (parking is available along the highway and across the street by the park)
* Once you are ready, buses will take participants to the starting area at Pa'ula'ula to wait/get warmed up etc.
* NO parking at Pa'ula'ula - if you walk or get dropped off to the starting line there will be no transportation back up there after the event
* Only take what you will run with on the bus
* LAST BUS departs the Cottages at 6:30am
* Race start is at 7am
ROUTE INFO
* ALL walkers/runners START AT PA'ULA'ULA, run down the Waimea Bridge and through town
* Waimea Bridge will be closed from 7:00-7:15am to allow all participants to pass, then single lane closure through Waimea
* 2K: proceed through town, turn left into the Waimea Plantation Cottages entrance, and over the finish line to the right side of the main office
* 5K: proceed through town and pass the Cottages, continue towards the Kikiaola small boat harbor, turn at the 5K Turnaround flag, return to the Cottages, turn right into the entrance and cross the finish line to the right side of the main office
* *10K UPDATED*: proceed through town and turn left at the Sacred Hearts church road_ before _the Cottages. Proceed along the road and onto the upper beach road. This path is flat but mixed terrain of packed sand, dirt, and grass. You will continue along the beautiful path towards the Harbor, turn around and return back to the cottages and onto the highway. The route then continues west on the highway towards the Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor to the turnaround point, then return to the Cottages, turn right into the entrance and cross the finish line to the right side of the main office. VIDEO EXPLAINING ROUTE CHANGE [https://www.canva.com/design/DAGfbqd7eo8/L0jxLTcaMLfdes2reqhbsA/watch?utm_content=DAGfbqd7eo8&utm_campaign=share_your_design&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=shareyourdesignpanel]
* ALL walkers/runners FINISH AT THE WAIMEA PLANTATION COTTAGES
* Volunteers will be stationed along the route to ensure runners are following the correct path, as well as providing water cups at designated water stations.
ONCE THE MAJORITY OF RUNNERS HAVE FINISHED, WE WILL BEGIN THE AWARD CEREMONY AT THE COTTAGES SO PLEASE STICK AROUND TO CONGRATULATE ALL OUR WINNERS!
We will post info on our instagrams @iwikua and @makana_training_center so be sure to follow us there for updates. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions and we look forward to seeing all the returning and new faces!
Races
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2K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (6:30AM HST)
$32.80
CLOSEDOpen to walkers/runners of all ages. Bring the whole 'ohana! (Strollers allowed) Start at Pa'ula'ula, finish at Waimea Plantation Cottages. (We will have lane closures, cones, flaggers etc. to ensure safety for all participants.) -
5K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (6:30AM HST)
$54.00
CLOSEDStart at Pa'ula'ula, turn around near Small Boat Harbor, finish at Waimea Plantation Cottages. (We will have lane closures, cones, flaggers etc. to ensure safety for all participants and indicate the turn around point.) -
10K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 22nd February 2025 (6:30AM HST)
$54.00
CLOSEDDue to construction and lane closures in Kekaha, the 10K has been updated. Please read the new route information carefully. *UPDATED 10K ROUTE* From Pa'ula'ula, runners will pass over the Waimea Bridge and proceed through town until turning left at the Sacred Hearts church road (before the Cottages). Proceed along the road and onto the upper beach path. This is a flat path of mixed terrain of packed sand, dirt, and grass. You will continue along the beautiful path towards the Harbor, turn around and return back to the Cottages, and onto the highway. The route then continues west towards the Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor where you will turn around and return to the Cottages. Turn right off the highway and into the entrance, cross the finish line to the right side of the main office. (We will have lane closures, cones, flaggers etc. to ensure safety for all participants and indicate the routes and any turn around points.)
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