Mahalo to everyone who entered this year's race. Your entry fee goes to more than just putting on the race. It goes back into the East Honolulu community by supporting Hui Nalu Canoe Club's paddling programs and other East Honolulu non-profit organizations such as Livable Maunalua Hui, Maunalua Fishpond Heritage Center, and the Hawaii Kai Lions Rescue Tube Program. For more information about our beneficiaries click here.
Why can't we slide you in on the down-low?
We pride ourselves on putting together a safe and organized event that is enjoyable for everyone. We are getting many requests to "just add one or two more people." We would love to accommodate everyone, but expanding the field isn't possible due to a few strict limits:
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Permits & Safety: Our permits are approved for a precise, fixed number of participants to ensure all participants are safe and local emergency services are available.
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Parking: Hawaii Kai Towne Center and Costco graciously allow us to use their parking lot at no cost to us or you, but there is a limited amount of parking available both there and at the start line at Sandy Beach Park. Allowing more people with our current arrangements would create gridlock and delay participants to the start line.
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T-Shirts, goodie bags & fishing floats: These items have already been ordered, printed and delivered. It is way too late to order more.
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Water & Snacks: Our amazing sponsors have donated water, fruit, and snacks budgeted for 3,000 participants. It's not fair to someone who signed up early, but is a slow walker, to arrive at the water station or finish line and find everything is gone because we let too many people in.
Because of these reasons, we cannot offer any additional registrations online, at packet pickups or on race day this year.
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Still want to be involved?
We would love to have you join our volunteer crew! Email us at: info@kaiwicoastrun.org with VOLUNTEER in the subject line.
Thank you for your understanding and incredible support.
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