Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM
🚨 IMPORTANT 2026 RACE UPDATES 🚨
PLEASE REVIEW THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATED RACE DAY INFORMATION AND STARTING PROCEDURES.
supplying a significantly higher level of safety on the water this year. While this investment is reflected in our entry fees, your safety remains our absolute top priority.
Escort Boats & Mandatory Gear: Escort boats are NOT required for Day 1. However, personal safety gear—including your Safety Jersey and a reliable form of communication—is MANDATORY.
Molokai Residents, please contact us for your codes.
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Welcome to the Molokai Holokai Ho‘olaule‘a
The Molokai Holokai Ho‘olaule‘a is a 2-day festival on the island of Molokai hosted by Youth in Motion.
The 2026 Race Lineup Includes:
Day 1 (Friday, July 17th, 2026): Maui to Molokai Challenge
Day 2 (Saturday, July 18th, 2026): * Kamalo Run (Downwinder)
Holo Fun Run (Distances: 16K, 5K, and 1K)
Molokai Holokai Festivities
We are celebrating our 23rd year of honoring our youth! We are not your typical race, and we never have been since our inception in 2003. The primary purpose of this event is to celebrate and inspire our youth in everything they do.
Youth in Motion's Mission:
"Empower, Equip, Educate, Challenge, and Motivate Youth through activities that engage and develop their mental, emotional, creative, and physical skills on land and in the ocean."
The Molokai Holokai Mission:
"The Molokai Holokai will embody our inherent Hawaiian cultural values—taking care of the land and sea, giving back to the community, honoring our host culture and language, and respecting others."
Come join us for this incredible weekend and be part of the movement to inspire our youth, who deserve to be celebrated!
Event Highlights & Schedule
Friday's event starts from DT Fleming Beach on Maui. Racers will cross the Pailolo Channel in a 26-mile race open to all paddle craft and select wind craft. The Maui to Molokai Race is our vehicle to celebrate our youth and connect with our community.
All-Inclusive On-Island Transportation! Don't stress the logistics while you are here! Transportation on the island of Molokai is completely all-inclusive for both your gear and your person. We will make sure you and your equipment get exactly where you need to be.
Weekend Activities Include:
Maui to Molokai 26-Mile Crossing
A beach clean-up event, involving ‘ohana (families) and keiki (children) in hands-on activities that reinforce the importance of environmental stewardship
Kamalo Downwinder (10-Mile)
5-Mile Paddle Race (Tentative)
Keiki and Makua Race (3/4 Mile)
Holo Fun Run (16K, 16K Relay, 5K, and 1K Keiki Fun Run)
Trash Art Contest
Cultural Workshops, Live Music, and Local Food!
(See the bottom of the page for the full, detailed event schedule).
Age Divisions:
Age calculations are based on the participant's age on Event Day.
Juniors are classified as 17 years old or younger on Event Day.
Virtual Molokai Holokai Global Challenge
Can't make it to Hawaii? The Virtual Challenge is open anywhere on earth with water! Have some fun paddling and windsurfing with your friends while we celebrate our youth together, both here on Molokai and around the world.
Mahalo to Our 2026 Sponsors
This event is supported so far by:
2026
If you want to be added, please reach out to Clare for the sponsorship package
5k 26k Fun Run Run Virtual
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Come run a scenic route through Iao Valley State Park. The run will start near the intersection of Market St & Vineyard St. and will head up W. Vineyard St., onto Main St. and up to the scenic Iao Valley State Park. After the turn around, enjoy a rolling downhill back to Wailuku.
Stay tuned for the opening of registration.
3.1 Miles 5k 6.2 Miles 10k Run
Fri, Jul 31, 2026
Ready to take on the ultimate running challenge amidst the breathtaking nature of Hawaii? 🏃♂️
Run Walk
Sun, Jan 17, 2027 at 8:00 AM
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Our finish line is Launipoko Beach Park. The Marathon starts at the Shopes at Wailea and is a point-to-point race. The Half Marathon starts near the Ocean Center at Ma'alaea Harbor and is also a point-to-point race. The 6-Mile run starts near Papalaua Beach, and is also point-to-point. The 5K course is out and back from the finish line. Thursday's Cookie Run in Kihei.
The Maui Oceanfront Marathon supports a number of local charities, schools and organizations. Thank you for your support.
5k 10k 21k 42k Marathon Run
Sun, Mar 07, 2027 at 7:00 AM
A 5K run or 1 Mile run/walk to benefit Maui County's Schools. 100% of the proceeds from the event will be donated back to the school you designate during online registration.
Run For Fitness Mission
Statement
“Run for Fitness seeks to promote health and fitness for Hawaii’s children by giving our schools the ability to increase participation in youth sports and recreation programs by providing additional funds to maintain or purchase new equipment for their physical fitness, play and athletic programs. We want to help our schools to be able to keep our children healthy through an active lifestyle. We also seek to promote fitness within our communities through participation by friends and families of our children.”
1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk