RACE INFORMATION

THE COURSE

The 8.15-mile relatively flat course starts at Aloha Tower in downtown Honolulu, winds its way along the historic harbor, down Nimitz Highway, Kamehameha Highway and on to Aloha Stadium. Aid stations are at miles 2, 3, 5, and 7 and at the finish, with restrooms at the end of every aid station. Entertainment along the entire course!

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Note: No heelies, roller skates, in-line skates, bikes, scooters, skateboards, animals (except service dogs), cars or unregistered runners allowed on race course or through finish line at Aloha Stadium.

THREE WAYS TO REGISTER

To be officially entered, your entry form must be complete and received with full payment by the deadline (January 25, 2013). One form per person.

Registration by Mail: Send check or money order and entry form postmarked by January 25, 2013 to GREAT ALOHA RUN, PO BOX 29750, HONOLULU, HI 96820-2150.
Online Registration: http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/GAR/ by February 8, 2013 by 11:59 pm HST. Service fees apply.
Register at Packet Pick-up: February 15 - 17, 2013 at the Kaiser Permanente GAR Sports, Health & Fitness Expo, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. No guarantee on t-shirt size and/or availability. Cash, Visa or MasterCard only!

FINISHER'S T-SHIRT

ONLY finishers receive a Finisher T-shirt. Size selection is final. If no size is selected on the entry form, the default size is an Adult Large. There are no refunds or other substitute t-shirts, if you, for whatever reason, are unable to complete the race. Finisher t-shirts are not awarded to stroller baby participants. You will receive your Finisher's T-shirt at the Aloha Stadium Finish Line.

ENTRY DONATION LEVELS & DEADLINES

Your entry donation includes eligibility for awards and random-draw prizes at the Stadium Party, Finisher's -shirt, FREE bus to or from the start line, FREE entry into the Sports, Health & Fitness Expo, post-race refreshments and stadium entertainment. Some exclusions apply to stroller baby participants. Your entry donation is non-refundable and non-transferable; the GAR Charities appreciate your donation.

STROLLER BABY ENTRIES

Stroller baby entries must be postmarked no later than Jan 25, 2013. Online registration is open through Feb 8, 2013 11:59pm HST.

$5 Baby 4 years and under (age on race day)
Registered as a participant and pushed in a walking stroller
No eligibility for In Training promotion, awards and/or random-draw prizes
No eligibility for Presidents’ 100 Club promotion at this entry level
No eligibility for Lucky 7 promotion at this entry level
Untimed
No finisher t-shirt.

KEIKI & SENIOR ENTRIES

Keiki and senior entries postmarked by Dec 1, 2012 are eligible for FREE In Training T-shirt and Daily Planner, and online by Dec 2, 2012 11:59pm HST. Last mail in entries must be postmarked by Jan 25, 2013, online registration closes Feb 8, 2013, 11:59pm HST.

$25 Child 5–12 years and Senior 65 years and over (age on race day).
Eligible for Presidents’ 100 Club at this entry level.
No eligibility for Lucky 7 promotion at this entry level.

GROUP ENTRIES

Group entries must be postmarked by Dec 1, 2012 and online by Dec 2, 2012 11:59pm HST, to be eligible for the FREE In Training T-shirt and Daily Planner.

$35 Presidents’ 100 Club Members. Must have registered 100 club code on form to qualify. Enter online or postmark entry, Jan. 25, 2013.
$30 Lucky 7 Team Member. All 7 team members of any age must pay $30 entry donation. Must be 18 years or older to qualify for one of two Lucky 7 packages. Complete Lucky 7Team Form, attach 7 entry forms and payment and mail to the GAR Office, 418 Kuwili Street, Suite 102, Honolulu,HI 96817. Postmark entries by Jan. 25, 2013. Lucky 7 team members are not eligible for Presidents’ 100 Club benefits.

INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES

$35 Early Entry eligible for FREE In Training T-shirt and Daily Planner. Enter online be Dec. 2, 2012 or postmark entry by Dec 1, 2012.
$35 Regular Entry Enter online or postmark entry by Jan 25, 2013.
$40 Online Late Entry. Enter Jan 27–Feb 8, 2013. Online Only!!
$50 Very Late Entry. Packet Pickup Entry. Enter Feb 15–17, 2013. Sports, Health & Fitness Expo, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall. Entry form must be signed by the adult applicant. A parent or guardian must sign a minor’s entry form. No Presidents’ 100 Club, High School Fitness Challenge, Lucky 7, Sounds of Freedom or Blue Star entries accepted. Cash, Visa or MasterCard only.

IN TRAINING T-SHIRT & DAILY PLANNER

Register by the Early Entry Deadline (Dec. 1, 2012 for mail in entries, Dec. 2, 2012 11:59 PM HST for online registration) and receive a special limited-edition In Training t-shirt and daily planner for FREE! Shirts available in adult sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL only; size not guaranteed. Sorry, no youth sizes.

If you have elected to pick up your FREE In Training t-shirt & daily planner, please expect a postcard mailed to you the third week of December with pick up information. If you have paid a mailing fee for the In Training t-shirt & daily planner, please expect those items at the beginning of January. The postcard must be presented for t-shirt and planner pick-up at the Running Room! There are no rain-checks for those participants who miss the Jan. 31, 2013 pick-up deadline. Stroller baby participants are not eligible for this promotion.

• $8 In Training T-shirt & Planner Mailing Charge if entering by Dec 1, 2012.

• $20 Optional Dri-Tech In Training T-shirt. Order online or use official entry form. All orders will be fulfilled by mail. U.S. addresses only. Limited quantity. First come, first served. Any remaining shirts will be available for purchase at the Kaiser Permanente GAR Sports, Health & Fitness Expo (GAR Store booth), Feb 15–17, 2013.

GAR COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL

$9.95 Use official entry form to place order by Jan 25, 2013. Mail option available or pick up medal at the Sports, Health & Fitness Expo (GAR Store booth), Feb 15–17, 2013.

RACE PACKET PICK-UP, VERY LATE ENTRY AT GAR SPORTS, HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

Race packet (running number, timing chip, pins and race instructions) pick-up and very late entry is held at the Ka GAR Sports, Health & Fitness Expo, Neal Blaisdell Center Exhibition Hall, Pikake Room, 777 Ward Avenue, Honolulu. Dates and times:

• Friday, Feb 15, 2013, 4 pm to 9 pm

• Saturday, Feb 16, 2013, 9 am to 7 pm

• Sunday, Feb 17, 2013, 9 am to 5 pm

All pre-registered participants will receive a postcard for free admittance to the Kaiser Permanente GAR Expo and free parking, subject to availability, at Blaisdell Center. No packet will be issued without a pre-race postcard or ID. If you have pre-registered for the race and do not receive a pre-race postcard, obtain a parking receipt from the Blaisdell parking booth attendant, then verify your registration at the GAR Information Booth (on main concourse) to gain Expo admittance and parking reimbursement instructions. Very late entry participants do not receive free admittance to the GAR Sports, Health & Fitness Expo or free parking at Blaisdell Center. U.S. mainland and international participants: Pre-race postcards are not mailed outside of Hawaii. Please pick up your entry card at the GAR Information Booth before entering the Expo.

RACE DIVISIONS

Elite: Competitive runners must qualify for the Elite Division. Proof of running/race times must be presented at Expo Packet Pick-up to receive a special yellow number.
Military: For Active Duty/Reserve/National Guard, Family Member, and DOD Civilian Employee use only! Family Members, circle your sponsor’s branch of service. Please use the MILITARY ENTRY FORM. For more information, call Carole Jaxon at 528-7388 or 375-1501 (cell) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Sounds of Freedom (Troops running in formation): Please use SOF ENTRY FORM. For more information, call Carole Jaxon at 528-7388 or 375-1501 (cell) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Competitive Wheelchairs and Hand cycles: Brakes required. National Wheelchair Athletic Assn rules apply. Mandatory check-in at Expo Packet Pick-up.
Presidents’ 100 Club: Any company, school, church, organization or group of individuals participating as one entity. Minimum of 100. May include clients, family and friends of your employees or group. Call 528-7388 for information or email Dawn Mukai at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Lucky 7: Register as a group of 7, complete the race, and qualify to win prizes. Must be 18 years or older to qualify for the Vacations Hawaii prize package. Walking Strollers Only!: Must start at back of the pack and walk the entire course! Stroller baby participants must be officially entered and wear a pink running number.

PRIZE MONEY

Prize Money Offered in 2013!  Military runners must choose either Military or Open Division prior to race day.

Bank of Hawaii Military Elite Challenge: Bank of Hawaii will sponsor cash prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers in the Military Division. $1000 for first, $500 for second, $250 for third.

Runners Hi Open/Elite Division Challenge: Runners Hi will sponsor cash prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers in the Open Division. $1200 for first, $750 for second, $500 for third.

TROPHIES AND AWARDS

Military: Trophies for the top 3 male and female individual military finishers based on gun time. Top 3 male and female finishers are not eligible for age group awards.
Sounds of Freedom: Trophy for largest Sounds of Freedom unit running in formation.
Open: Medals for top 10 male and female finishers based on gun time. Top 10 male and female finishers are not eligible for age group awards. Competitive Wheelchairs and Hand cycles: Medals for first male and female finisher in each division. Based on gun time. Wheelchairs and hand cycles are not eligible for age group awards.

Age Groups: Based on net time. Division medals will be mailed to the first 3 male and female age group winners in the following divisions: 5–9, 10–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, 80–84, 85–89, 90 and over. Any child in a stroller is not eligible for age group awards.

As public workers, HGEA members perform vital services for the community every day. Many are also actively involved and respected in the community as volunteers who donate their time, energy and skills to improve everyone’s quality of life.

Mahalo to our Official Water Sponsor of the Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Run.