23rd Annual Hawaiian Telcom Great Aloha Run
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Race Divisions

 

COMPETITIVE WHEELCHAIR

  • Color Race Number: White
  • Expo: Mandatory check-in at Expo.
  • Requirements: Brakes required. National Wheelchair Athletic Association rules apply.
  • Stage: On Bethel Street between Queen and Merchant.
  • Start: 6:57 am
Competitive Wheelchair

 

ELITE RUNNERS

The Great Aloha Run is unique in many ways but one which perhaps best highlights the true heart of the race can be seen in the participation of ELITE RUNNERS from Hawaii and all over the world! Winners in the past twenty two years have come from New Zealand, Sweden, Japan, Canada, China, Ireland, Morocco, Ethiopia and the United States. These world-class athletes have joined together with all of our other entrants to celebrate good health and support Hawaii charities.

Elite runners are eligible to win $7,000 in prize money! Cash Prizes for top 3 male and female winners in the Military and Open Divisions
1st$1,000
2nd$500
3rd$250

  • Color Race Number: White
  • Expo: Mandatory check-in at Expo. Bring proof of finish time.
  • Requirements: To qualify for the Elite Division and the chance to win prize money, you must have the following finish times or better.
    • Male: sub 47 minute finish time for 13K distance or 5:45 minute pace per mile.
    • Female: sub 57 minute finish time for 13K distance or 7:00 minute pace per mile.
  • Stage: On Bethel St. between Queen & Merchant.
  • Start: 7:00 am

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Elite Runners

 

ALL OTHER PARTICIPANTS STAGED BY ESTIMATED FINISH TIME

  • Color Race Number: Yellow or Green
  • Expo: Pick up running number at Expo.
  • Stage: On Bishop Street and Alakea Street.
  • Start: 7:00 am and 7:05 am

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Timed Runners

 

WALKERS, BABY STROLLERS, WALKING STICKS, PUSHED WHEELCHAIRS

  • Color Race Number: Pink
  • Expo: Pick up running number at Expo.
  • Stage: On Alakea. Free children's activities are available race day at the Stroller Derby, corner of Alakea and Merchant.
  • Start: 7:10 am


Walking Strollers

Operators and occupants of strollers and noncompetitive wheelchairs must line up on Alakea, and must WALK the entire course.

IMPORTANT: Operators and occupants of strollers and noncompetitive wheelchairs are not timed and must accept the risks of participation in a group this large. Carefully read the release and disclaimer before entering.

Helmets are encouraged, especially for infants, toddlers, and physically challenged individuals.

Participants still on the course after 10 a.m. will be required to continue the race on street sidewalks.

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JOIN A 100 CLUB!

“Ke Kukini Me Ke Aloha Pau‘ole… The Race with Compassionate Love” celebrates its 24th year with Hawaii companies who encourage its employees to adopt a healthy way of living and support their spirit of community giving. If you would like to spearhead your company's effort to nurture healthier employees and healthier communities, give Sonya Mendez a call at 528-7388.

2008 Presidents 100 Clubs

  • AquaResorts
  • Board of Water Supply Land Section
  • C & C of Honolulu Dept. of Budget & Fiscal Services
  • Coldwell Bankers Pacific Properties
  • Commercial Plumbing
  • Dr. GAR’s In-Training Society
  • Ewa School
  • FCH Enterprises, Inc. - Zippy's
  • First Hawaiian Bank
  • Fit For Life
  • JTB Hawaii
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • HGEA/AFSCME
  • Hawaii Korean Running Club
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Honolulu Advertiser
  • Honolulu Fire Dept. - Training Center
  • Plumbers and Fitters Union - Local 675
  • Queen's Medical Center
  • R & C Hawaii Tours, Inc.
  • Rep. Lynn Finnegan
  • Roberts Hawaii
  • UH Federal Credit Union
  • Trinity Missionary Baptist Church
  • VM Direct
  • Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
  • Well of Hope Foundation
  • YWCA of Oahu
  • Zephyr Insurance

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DISQUALIFICATION

Anyone who does not follow Great Aloha Run safety rules and procedures MAY BE DELETED FROM THE OFFICIAL RESULTS AND DISQUALIFIED FROM THE GREAT ALOHA RUN FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS.

Major violations include:
  • Jumping into the race along the course
  • Running with a Baby Jogger, stroller, or assisted wheelchair
  • Starting in the wrong color group
  • Disregarding generally accepted rules for the safe and fair conduct of a running event.

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