GAR Gives

The Great Aloha Run is more than Just a Run!

The Great Aloha Run, 27 years later, has continued to “Share the Aloha” with the people of Hawaii. Here is a list of all the things we do:

• Give more than $400,000 to the community annually
• Provide free Computer Classes to senior citizens from May through August
• Provide volunteer and community service opportunities
• Provide employee wellness opportunities through our Presidents’ 100 program
• Put on a nine-week In Training Workshop free to the public
• Present a comprehensive 3-day Sports, Health and Fitness Expo, with free entrance and parking for all GAR race participants
• Buy locally. We keep monies recycling in Hawaii by purchasing 97% of the products or services used to produce the GAR from local businesses.
• Give one-time support to help local organizations stay afloat. This past year, we gave the University of Hawaii Hilo Cross Country Running Program $25,000.
• Support youth through the High School Challenge with 20+ schools promoting Health, Fitness and Wellness, personal pride and school spirit.

In 2011, we gave $436,660.00 to more than 50 organizations!!

This is something that gives me much joy, to know that the event can give these dollars to well-deserved organizations AND do more with programs for the greater good of Hawaii.Thank you Sponsors, our Board members, Entrants and Volunteers for your continued support and help through the years. I thank you for helping to make this event “More than Just a Run!”