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Molokai Holokai Hoʻolauleʻa

July 16–17, 2027

Molokai Holokai Hoʻolauleʻa

Our two-day festival since 2003, with something for everyone — from a ¾-mile keiki race to a 26-mile channel crossing.

Schedule & registration
Three races · nine days

Koa Kai Series

Paired with the M2O Foil (July 19) and M2O (July 25) races across three islands.

Help out

Volunteer

Every volunteer gets a free event shirt and hat.

Join the crew
Day 1 · Friday

Maui to Molokai

D.T. Fleming Beach, Maui → Kaunakakai Harbor

  • 26 mi
    Channel crossingOutrigger, SUP, foil, prone, surf ski, wing and windsurf.
  • Global
    Virtual challengeRace the distance from anywhere.
  • Shore
    Beach & harbor cleanupWith Sustainable Molokai.
Day 2 · Saturday

The Hoʻolauleʻa

Molokai Community Health Center, Kaunakakai

  • 10 mi · 5K
    Holo Fun RunPlus a free 1K keiki run.
  • 10 mi
    Kamalō DownwinderFree for juniors.
  • ¾ mi
    Keiki & Makua raceFree for keiki and families.
  • All day
    FestivalWorkshops, music, food and awards.

The official 2027 schedule and registration are posted at molokaiholokai.com.

October 2, 2027 · Inaugural

Molokai Marathon & Festival of Races

Run the Friendly Isle — from the ocean reef to the ridge of Kalaʻe.

Register molokaimarathon.com
A runner on Molokaʻi's coastal road with Lānaʻi on the horizon
26.2Miles
≈2,300′Of climbing
6Distances
1Island

Marathon

26.2 miles out and back, to the Kalaupapa Overlook at Pālāʻau State Park.

Half marathon

13.1 miles.

10K

6.2 miles.

5K run / walk

Great for families.

Keiki & Community Fun Run/Walk

1 mile for keiki, kūpuna and strollers.

Virtual

Run anywhere in the world.

Race weekend starts Friday, October 1 with packet pickup and the race expo at the Molokai Community Health Center. Registration opens December 1, 2026 — details at molokaimarathon.com.

Calendar

What's coming up

  1. WeeklyKaunakakai

    Muay Thai

    Three sessions a week. Contact us for days and times.

    Ongoing
  2. Jul 16–172027

    Molokai Holokai Hoʻolauleʻa

    Channel crossing, fun runs, keiki races and festival.

    Festival
  3. Oct 22027

    Molokai Marathon & Festival of Races

    Six distances, from 1 mile to 26.2.

    Race

Map

Where the action happens

Tap a pin to explore. Routes are approximate.

Map of Molokaʻi and the Pailolo ChannelPins mark Kaunakakai Harbor, the Molokai Community Health Center (Holo Fun Run and marathon start), Youth in Motion headquarters, Kamalō, D.T. Fleming Beach Park on Maui, and Kalaʻe and Pālāʻau State Park. MOLOKAʻIMAUILĀNAʻIPailolo ChannelKalohi ChannelMaunaloaKualapuʻuKalaupapaHālawaLahainaLānaʻi City 123456
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Visiting Molokaʻi

Come as a guest. Leave as ʻohana

Getting here

Short flights from Honolulu and Maui.

Where to stay

Lodging is limited — book early.

Mālama Molokaʻi

Drive slow and leave beaches cleaner than you found them.

Channel safety

Every crossing racer carries a GPS tracker and wears a safety jersey.

Race day needs you

Volunteers get a free event shirt and hat.

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