Molokai Holokai 2026 Schedule of Events
Join us for an exciting multi-day event featuring ocean races, community activities, and cultural celebrations on the beautiful islands of Maui and Molokai.
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Tuesday, July 14th - MOLOKAI RESIDENT PADDLERS FOR MAUI TO MOLOKAI
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All Molokai racers doing the Maui to Molokai must pick up their race jerseys and bib numbers from Clare and Gordon no later than Tuesday, AS ALL BAGS ARE BEING SHIPPED TO MAUI WEDNESDAY MORNING -Bags will be waiting for you at 1529 Kamehameha V Hwy - Our new location for Molokai Outdoors
Gear Shipment with Kamaka Air
If you want to ship gear with Kamaka Air to Molokai before race is it easy and affordable. Contact Kamaka for gear transport - we hope to have discount codes and will update here
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Gear Drop
  • Gear shipments to Molokai from Maui with Kamaka Air will be at the counter before 9 a.m. and will arrive on Thursday afternoon. For Oahu racers, please check with Kamaka, but the requirements should be the same as Maui's. 
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Cost
  • 45lbs $33.28.   
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Address/Contact
  • If sending via Kamaka Air, please use this address for Molokai Delivery:
Attn: Youth in Motion- c/o Molokai Outdoors
30 Oki Place, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 if shipping Thursday 16th July the event or 1529 Kamehameha V Hwy for first all other days

Take a picture of the airbill and send it to [email protected]. Then, confirm with Clare at the Racers meeting. We will pick it up on Friday morning and bring it to the Molokai Community Health Center race location.

Kamaka Air

Air Cargo Services & Pricing - Kamaka Air - Shipping in Hawaii

Kamaka Air provides air cargo services in Hawaii. You can rent the entire aircraft or pay per box per pound. We offer same day delivery to your door.

Thursday, July 17th - Pre-Race Preparations on Maui
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mandatory Racer Briefing at 5pm
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6:00 - 7 PM
Maui Equipment Drop off at DT Fleming Beach Park - Security will be present to watch
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Parking at DT Fleming
We have free overnight parking with Maui Land and Pineapple….
Please make sure you give us your license plate number and that you can do in your Race Roster Dashboard under the event questions. We give the list to Maui Land & Pineapple to make sure we only have those vehicles parked there

Parking at DT Fleming

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If you want to park for the day please do the following:
  • Go to your racer dashboard and edit the question about the parking
  • We will need vehicle license plate numbers
  • Understand there is no security here so do not leave valuables in the car
  • We are pulling the final list for parking on Thursday 17th and will be sending to Maui Land and Pineapple
For luggage and if you need to add on extra bags, please go to the store and then add in your registration number.

Click on the item needed
Once you have done this you can purchase what you need.

VERY IMPORTANT - We are only accepting luggage that is tagged and registered. Our luggage boat can only hold so much. We need to know if we need to add in another boat and not on the day of the race.
We are not taking boards!!! Board bags are considered an extra bag
Friday, July 17th - Race Day on Maui
THIS IS A TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
All Ocean Athletes please have your safety gear to present at checkin.
PDFʻs ARE MANDATORY!

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Escort boats are NOT ALLOWED in loading and and Start AREA, Please look at the map and make sure your escort captain understands this.
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07:00-08:45 AM
All Craft - Maui Race Check-in at DT Flemmings, Maui. Everyone must pick their trackers and their Numbered BIBS or face Disqualification.
NO tracker no numbered bib = DSQ
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07:45-08:45 AM
Drop Gear for Luggage Boat
Bags must be tagged with issued tags- NO BOARD BAGS, THEY ARE TO GO ON KAMAKA AIR ON THURSDAY
We are doing a bag count so we know how to allocate to luggage boat. Last minute adds ons jam us up, so please plan in advance so we can make the process smooth and fast.
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09:00 AM
Race Briefing for all Craft
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09:15 AM
Pule
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Race Start Times may Change
We will be doing race updates the week of the race
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09:30 am
Possible start for all SUPS
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09:30am
Luggage Boat departs for Molokai
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10:00 AM
LATE CHECK IN CLOSES
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Race Start Times may Change
We will be doing race updates the week of the race
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10:00 am
All OCʻs start
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11:30 am
SUP Foil Start
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Noon
Wing Foil Starts
Friday, July 17th Molokai Side
Kaunakakai Wharf
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09:00- Noon
Beach Cleanup with Sustainable Molokai
09am - 12pm: Check in with Sustainable Molokai
12pm - 1pm Lunch and welcome the paddlers
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12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
First Finishers Arrive at Wharf

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12:30 PM onwards
Leis, Fruit Bowls, and beverages served to all racers
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Luggage Collection
All those collecting their bags must present their wrist ID which should match the bag number
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Trackers and Bib Numbers
All trackers must be returned. Those racing on Saturday can keep their bibs for Saturday and or turn in.
We will be reissuing trackers on Saturday
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3:30 PM
Race Course Closes
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3:00 PM
Food is served at Molokai Community Health Center. Live entertainment
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3:30 PM
Those going back to Maui to load their gear onto the boats. You will have time to grab food in designated shuttle vans and then straight back to harbor
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3:30PM
Shuttles to Harbor for boat ride back to Maui - All athletes must collect their wrist band. Copy of those traveling will go to the boat captains.
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3:00-5:30 PM
Late Registration for Day 2 events at the Molokai Community Health Center
Day 2 Jersey pick up for all Kamalo Downwinder participants and purchases.
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4:00 PM
Award Ceremony at the Molokai Community Health Center
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5-6:00 PM
Shuttles to local Accommodations

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Molokai Community Health Center

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Holo Fun Run Runners
We will have boats leaving Mala Wharf, Lahaina side, Maui for those coming in for the Holo Fun Ron on Friday 17th at about 5pm.
We may be able to schedule an earlier boat on Friday morning if we can fill up the boat
There will be boats returning on both Saturday and Sunday
The other option is to fly in and then we can pick you up
Saturday, July 18th -Molokai Holo Kamalo 10 mile Run (Solo or Relay) +and late Registration for Kamalo Downwinder
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5:30 AM
Check-in for Holo10 mile race at Kamalo Harbor
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6:00 AM
Holo 10 mile start
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8:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Late Registration for Kamalo Downwinder -Molokai Community Health Center
We will be adding the water stations and relay change spots in the coming weeks
Saturday, July 18th - Molokai Holo Fun Holo 5K Run and late Registration for Kamalo Downwinder
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6:00 AM
Check-in for Holo 5K Fun Run at Kawela Beach Park next to One Alli Beach Park
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7:00 AM
Holo 5K start
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7:30 AM
Holo 5K Finishers
Molokai Community Health Center
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8:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Late Registration for Kamalo Downwinder -Molokai Community Health Center

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Holo 5 K Run

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Saturday, July 18th - Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a -Schedule of Events
Molokai Community Health Center. Times are tentative and they may change
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05:30 AM
Checkin for the 10 mile Race and this may change to 5:15am
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06:00am 10 Mile Start- this may start 5:45am

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06:00 AM Check in for the 5K

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07:00am 5K Start

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07:20 AM 1mile Start
Mowats Homestead
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07:30-09:30 am
Finishers for the Holo Fun Run
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09:00
Farmers Market at Molokai Community Health Center and and Canoe Regattas
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11 AM-1 PM
Set Up at Health Center and Molokai Shores
Drop Gear at Molokai Shores for Keiki and Makua Race….Parking at Mowatʻs Homestead NOT Mkk Shores. VENDOR SET UP TIME AT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
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NOON
Transport for Foilers to Kamalo starts
Those staying on West End must check in with us on Friday for head count
Boards and Foils will be transported by Makoa Trucking from Health Center
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12:30 PM
All keiki and Makua to check and collect their jerseys (Jerseys for kids only)
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1:00 PM
Blessing and Pule
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12:30-1:15 PM
Foilers collect trackers and Bib Bumbers at KAMALO
Check in At Kamalo
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1:15PM
Keiki and Makua head to Molokai Shores
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2:00 PM-Tentative Start Time
Water patrol present to help the kids around the fishpond- All kids to wear a form of PDF Flotation Devise or full adult supervision


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Food and Craft Vendors
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2:15PM FOIL STARTS
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2.30 PM
Keiki and Makua Finish
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2:30 PM
Keiki and Makua Awards MCC
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2:45 pm
First Wing/SUP Foil Finishers arrive at harbor
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3.00 PM
Kids Foil Clinic At KAUNAKAKAI Harbor
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3:00 PM
Opening Band
Pili Pa’a
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2:30-3:30 PM
OCʻs and SUP tracker pick up KAMALO

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3:45 pm
Foil Clinic Finishes Kaunakakai
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3:30-6:00 PM
M2O Foil Racer Packet Pickups
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3:30 PM
Pule and Briefing KAMALO
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4:15 PM
OCʻs and SUPs start at Kamalo
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Entertainment continues and shuttles for those going back to Maui on boats
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4-8:00 PM

Cultural Workshops
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5:00-6:00 PM
JUST KANE

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3.00-7:00pm
Dinner Plate Pick up- Pre Order from the Food Vendors
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6:00 pm
Raffle and Alaska Airlines Giveaway and Honaree for 2026
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6:10pm
Final Prizegiving
Shuttles to West end and accommodations will be after prizegiving and at 8.45pm
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Music until 8.30pm


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8:30pm Atua Ohana Youth On Fiyah
5-15 mins
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9.O0pm
Hoʻolauleʻa Closes

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Molokai Community Health Center

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Saturday, July 18th - Kamalo FOIL-Wing and SUP
Kamalo Harbor - Mile marker 10 on the bend.
12:30 pm -1.30pm
Check-in KAMALO
1.30 PM
Pule and Briefing
2:15 PM
FOIL at Red Buoy Start

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Kamalo Downwinder Course and Finish

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Saturday, July 18th - Kamalo Downwinder
Kamalo Harbor - Mile marker 10 on the bend.
2.30pm -3.30pm
Check-in KAMALO
3.30 PM
Pule and Briefing
4:15 PM
All beach starts
4:15 PM
OC, Surfski, at Red Buoy Start

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Kamalo Downwinder Course and Finish

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Supporting all Youth
How does this event support youth?
The Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a is all about inspiring youth to be the best they can be. The purpose is to have an event that demonstrates health and some fun activities while inspiring youth and their families.
2025 the Molokai Holokai will donate 10% of all entry fees towards scholarship funds to Youth Groups and MHS students
How can I get involved?
You can participate in the races, attend the Ho'olaule'a, or make a direct donation. Every contribution helps support all youth and the community.
Where can I find more information?
For more details, visit www.molokaiholokai.com or contact Clare and Gordon Albino at [email protected] or 808-336-0946. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates.
KOA KAI Athletes
  • All KOA KAI Participants can be shuttled to the West end after the Maui to Molokai race and on Monday morning of the race with Molokai Outdoors, so please book your shuttle. Times may adjust according to the numbers, and shuttles depart from Hotel Molokai, Molokai Shores, and Kaunakakai Harbor. For all other locations, please call Clare.

Molokai Outdoors

Shuttles, Car Rentals, Store and Tours

Clare and Gordon Albino own Molokai Outdoors and Molokai Outdoors is now currently its celebrating 25th anniversary since Clare started the company in 1999. Molokai Outdoors strives to serve both visitor and community Our goal is to stimulate the local economy and offer our guests a unique experience without being intrusive to the lifestyle of the island residents.

Mahalo to all of our Sponsors for 2026 - A few More to Be Announced Shortly