Waimea Jingle Jamboree

Saturday, December 16, 2023 Past event
2:30 PM HST
Waimea, Hawaii
$32.80 · 2 races

Event summary

Get ready for a day of excitement and community spirit at the 2nd Annual Waimea Jingle Jamboree on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in the beautiful town of Waimea, Kauai! This festive event kicks off with the Makahiki Run, a thrilling 2-mile beach obstacle course featuring six fun and challenging obstacles inspired by the Makahiki tradition. Participants can check in at 6:30 AM, with the race starting at 7 AM, and enjoy a morning of fitness and fun along the stunning shoreline.

Following the run, join the Lifting Competition at the MTC gym, where you'll partner up for an endurance challenge that includes bench press and squat exercises. With check-in starting at 9:30 AM and the competition commencing at 10 AM, this event encourages teamwork and strategy as you aim to complete as many reps as possible within the time limit.

As the sun sets, don’t miss the magical annual holiday Light Parade winding through Waimea town at 6 PM. With the bridge closing to traffic during the parade, it’s the perfect opportunity to gather with friends and family to celebrate the season. Join in the festive fun and make unforgettable memories at the Waimea Jingle Jamb

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  • Makahiki Beach Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee &

    2 mile run along the beach, starting at Waimea Pier. There will be 6 makahiki games inspired obstacles along the route. (These are optional if you'd like to just run/walk)

    11:30 AM HST

    $32.80

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  • Lifting Competition

    Incl. $2.80 Fee &

    Participants will work with their partner to complete maximum number of reps of 2 exercises (squat, bench press) with 10 minutes for each exercise. Weight is standardized for all competitors. (Men- bench 95lb, squat 135lb /// Women- bench 45lb, squat 95lb) Complete as many or as few reps in each set as you'd like, within the time frame, however you and your partner want to strategize! Total reps of each exercise will go towards your final score and determine the overall winning pair.

    2:30 PM HST

    $32.80

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

JOIN US FOR OUR 2ND ANNUAL WAIMEA JINGLE JAMBOREE!

Makahiki Run- 2 mile obstacle run

* 630am checkin, 7am start time
* 2 mile beach run with 6 makahiki-inspired obstacles throughout
* check in and parking at Waimea Pier
* (Obstacles are optional, but will not be eligible to win if you do not complete them)

Lifting Competition- partner endurance challenge

* 930am checkin at MTC gym, 10am start time
* Partner challenge (pick your own friend, or sign up alone- either way!)
* 2 exercises- bench press and squat
* Set weight (men- bench: 95lb, squat: 135lb /// women- bench: 45lb, squat 95lb)
* You and your partner have 10 minutes to complete as many reps as possible of bench press, in whatever number of sets etc. Then you will have a rest then move to 10 minutes of squat, for as many reps as you can. Goal is to strategize and take turns and get as many reps in as possible.

There will be a winner for fastest time in the run for male/female. Lift winners will be the pair with the highest number of total reps, men/women

In the evening, come back and join us to watch the annual holiday Light Parade through Waimea town at 6pm! (Keep in mind, the bridge shuts down so there will be no thru-traffic once the parade starts.)

Location

9935 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, 96796, HI, United States

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