Na Heihei A Ola - Waimea Town Celebration Fun Run
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 6:30AM HST
- Location Waimea, Hawaii
- Price $32.80 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 49th Annual Waimea Town Celebration Fun Run, Na Heihei a Ola, taking place on Saturday, February 21st, 2026, in the stunning Waimea, Kauai! This vibrant event offers participants three exciting race distances, making it perfect for runners of all levels. Kick off your day with check-in starting at 5:30 AM, and prepare for the race to begin promptly at 7 AM at the picturesque Pa'ula'ula State Historic Site.
This year, the celebration emphasizes wellness and sustainability, so participants are encouraged to join in without the usual free t-shirt giveaways. Instead, your participation directly supports youth sports and health programs throughout the year! After crossing the finish line back at the beautiful Waimea Plantation Cottages, stay for the award ceremony and pa'ina, where you can mingle with fellow runners and celebrate your achievements. Don't forget to follow @iwikua and @makana_training_center on Instagram for the latest updates. We can’t wait to see both familiar and new faces at this unforgettable event!
This year, the celebration emphasizes wellness and sustainability, so participants are encouraged to join in without the usual free t-shirt giveaways. Instead, your participation directly supports youth sports and health programs throughout the year! After crossing the finish line back at the beautiful Waimea Plantation Cottages, stay for the award ceremony and pa'ina, where you can mingle with fellow runners and celebrate your achievements. Don't forget to follow @iwikua and @makana_training_center on Instagram for the latest updates. We can’t wait to see both familiar and new faces at this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
Join us on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 2026 for the 49th 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!
*PLEASE READ: FOR ALL VISITORS- THIS EVENT IS IN WAIMEA ON THE ISLAND OF KAUA'I. PLEASE CONFIRM YOU ARE VISITING THE CORRECT ISLAND IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT. MAHALO! (AIRPORT= LIH -LIHUE)
AS AN ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON WELLNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY, WE ARE ALWAYS TAKING STEPS TO REDUCE OUR WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT. WITH THAT IN MIND, WE WILL NO LONGER HAVE FREE T-SHIRT GIVEAWAYS WITH REGISTRATION. MAHALO FOR SUPPORTING OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO PROVIDE YOUTH SPORTS AND HEALTH PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH from 4-9pm at the WTC Ho'olaule'a
REGISTRATION CLOSES: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH *_no race-day registration_
RACE DAY: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, CHECK IN BEGINS AT 5:30AM AND CLOSES AT 6:30AM WITH LAST BUS, RACE START AT 7AM (ALL DISTANCES)
ROUTE INFO - all distances begin at Pa'ula'ula State Historic Site. Check in will be at the Waimea Plantation Cottages, with parking available across the Cottages entrance at the ball park, as well as on the highway by the Cottages. _No parking allowed at Pa'ula'ula. _We will bus runners to the starting line during check-in. Last bus will leave at 6:30am. All distances end back at the Plantation Cottages. Please plan to stay for our award ceremony and pa'ina after.
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!
*PLEASE READ: FOR ALL VISITORS- THIS EVENT IS IN WAIMEA ON THE ISLAND OF KAUA'I. PLEASE CONFIRM YOU ARE VISITING THE CORRECT ISLAND IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THIS EVENT. MAHALO! (AIRPORT= LIH -LIHUE)
AS AN ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON WELLNESS AND SUSTAINABILITY, WE ARE ALWAYS TAKING STEPS TO REDUCE OUR WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT. WITH THAT IN MIND, WE WILL NO LONGER HAVE FREE T-SHIRT GIVEAWAYS WITH REGISTRATION. MAHALO FOR SUPPORTING OUR FUNDRAISING GOALS SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO PROVIDE YOUTH SPORTS AND HEALTH PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR!
PACKET PICKUP: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH from 4-9pm at the WTC Ho'olaule'a
REGISTRATION CLOSES: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH *_no race-day registration_
RACE DAY: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, CHECK IN BEGINS AT 5:30AM AND CLOSES AT 6:30AM WITH LAST BUS, RACE START AT 7AM (ALL DISTANCES)
ROUTE INFO - all distances begin at Pa'ula'ula State Historic Site. Check in will be at the Waimea Plantation Cottages, with parking available across the Cottages entrance at the ball park, as well as on the highway by the Cottages. _No parking allowed at Pa'ula'ula. _We will bus runners to the starting line during check-in. Last bus will leave at 6:30am. All distances end back at the Plantation Cottages. Please plan to stay for our award ceremony and pa'ina after.
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
-
2K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (6:30AM HST)
$32.80
2K starts at Pa'ula'ula, across the Waimea bridge, and through Waimea town. Turn left into Waimea Plantation Cottages and through the finish line! -
5K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (6:30AM HST)
$54.00
5K route starts at Pa'ula'ula, across the Waimea bridge, and through Waimea town. Proceed along the highway toward the boat harbor house, then turn around at the flag marked point. Return back to the Waimea Plantation Cottages, turn right into the entrance, and run through the finish line! -
10K Run
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sat 21st February 2026 (6:30AM HST)
$54.00
10K route starts at Pa'ula'ula, across the Waimea bridge, and through Waimea town. Proceed along the highway toward St. Theresa School, then turn around at the flag marked point. Return back to the Waimea Plantation Cottages, turn right into the entrance, and run through the finish line!
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
9400 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea Plantation Cottages - check in, Waimea, 96796, HI, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
Na Heihei A Ola - Waimea Town Celebration Fun Run
