41st Annual Great Aloha Run

Mahalo for supporting Hawaii’s charities at this year’s race. We look forward to running with you next year!
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Race Day Details

PREPARING BEFORE YOU GET TO THE START:

  • WEAR GOOD SHOES and HYDRATE!
  • COMPLETE emergency medical information on back of your running number.
  • PIN your running number to the FRONT of your shirt.
  • DO NOT mix your running number with anyone else’s.
  • DO NOT FOLD or ALTER your bib number in any way. Doing so can break the antenna on your timing chip.
  • NOT WEARING your bib number in front or folding/altering it will most likely result in not getting a time and appearing in the results.
  • ARRANGE a meeting place with friends and family for after the race.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

3 AM               Stadium parking lot opens for cars.

4 AM               Stadium buses to downtown begin.  

4 AM               Downtown streets closed to traffic. Punchbowl Street to Bishop Street and Beretania Street to Nimitz Highway.

Information booth is in front of Hawaiian Telcom, 1177 Bishop Street; ends at 7 AM.

4:30 AM          First Waikiki shuttle bus departs from the Sheraton Waikiki Bus Depot.

6 AM               LAST BUSES LEAVE FOR THE START LINE – both Aloha Stadium & Waikiki!

6:30 AM          Start line ceremonies begin.

6:50 AM          Sounds of Freedom and competitive wheelchairs/handcycles silent start

7 AM               The 39th Annual Hawaii Pacific Health Great Aloha Run (8.15 miles of fun) begins!

8:30 AM          Buses returning to downtown depart as filled until 11:30 AM Waikiki shuttle bus returns hourly until 11:45 AM

11:30 AM        Last buses leave for downtown and Waikiki.

Start Line Staging

PLEASE stage yourself in the proper staging area on Bishop Street. There are pace signs posted on Nimitz Hwy and Ala Moana to better help guide you. Runners, run/walkers, walkers then strollers. You must cross the start line and finish line mats to be an official finisher. The 8-tag timing system allows you to start anywhere in the pack and still get an accurate time from start line to finish line.

ELITE YELLOW RUN NUMBERS

Elite Runners, Competitive Wheelchairs and Hand Cycles

  • You must check in at the GAR Expo.
  • Elite runners must bring proof of finish times.

YELLOW RUN NUMBERS

Fast Runners (under an 11-minute mile pace)

  • Faster runners in front, slower runners in back, please

GREEN RUN NUMBERS

Run/Joggers (12-to-17-minute mile pace)

  • Stage yourself accordingly

ORANGE RUN NUMBERS

Walkers and pushed strollers and wheelchairs. (18+ minute mile pace)

  • Stage yourself accordingly, pushed strollers and wheelchairs at the back of the pack please.

STROLLER DERBY

  • Free Children’s activities.

Event Scoring

  1. The top 10 males & females are based upon gun time for open and Military divisions.
  2. All Age Group winners are based upon chip time – the time elapsed from crossing the start line mat to crossing the finish line mat.
  3. All participants are required to cross the start line mat. If the participant has no starting time, he/she will be disqualified and will not appear in the results.

Downtown Parking

Chinatown Gateway
1031 Nuuanu Avenue
6 AM to Midnight

Hale Pauahi
155 North Beretania Street
6 AM to Midnight

Harbor Court
55 Merchant Street
24 hours (must enter before 4 AM)

Kekaulike Couryard
1016 Maunakea Street
6 AM to Midnight

Kukui Plaza
1255 Nuuanu Avenu
6 AM to Midnight

Smith-Beretania
1170 Nuuanu Avenue
6 AM to Midnight

*Subject to change

2023 Aloha Stadium Tailgate Policy for the Great Aloha Run

1. RESERVING STALLS
Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please arrange for vehicles who would like adjacent stalls for tailgating to enter the parking lot at the same time.

2. TAILGATING
Vehicles, tables, chairs, and tents must be confined to ONE STALL ONLY. Tailgating permitted in section 1-14 only. No open flames and alcohol.

3. RECREATIONAL PLAY
Please do not toss/throw any objects, recreational riding, and use remote devices such as drones. No bikes, scooters, rollerblades or skateboards are allowed in the parking lot.

4. ANIMALS
Only service pets will be allowed on property.

5. LIVE BANDS/LOUD MUSIC

6. LITERATURE
Soliciting, hawking, selling and giveaways of any kind are prohibited without prior approval from Aloha Stadium management.

7. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Due to the many changes we have for this years’ finishline, we ask that you follow the curfew of 11:30 AM. All Aloha Stadium Tailgating Rule

8 Miles of Aloha

Thirty-nine years is a long time to be sharing the Aloha, but that’s exactly what the Great Aloha Run does year after year. It’s one of the main reasons why Carole Kai puts on the race … that and raising money for the community.

We want you to have an incredible time with your fellow runners, walkers and stroller babies. Just keep moving forward, have fun, and be safe. Enjoy all the various entertainment on the course, such as music, costumes, communities filled with cheering onlookers, and of course, the Shaka Zone.

Here is what you can expect:

Entertainment

Great Aloha Run has long been known for its music and entertainment on course, and this year you can expect to hear and see the 25th Infantry Band, Kaleheo High School Band, Stink Eye Band, Wahiawa Middle School Band, Farrington High School Band, Hawaii Matsuri Taiko Drummers, Islands of Aloha Dancers, Nanakuli High School Band, and the University of Hawaii Rainbow Pep Band. Expect some ‘inspirational’ music to motivate you along the course.

Pua Zone

A longtime favorite spot on the course, Watanabe Florist will once again be out there supporting the run with flowers to enjoy. Mahalo to Watanabe Floral for making the great Aloha Run a Tradition! Special MAHALO to Craftsway for joining!

Shaka Zone

We want you to celebrate Aloha all morning long, by giving us the “Shaka” every time you pass one of these “Shaka” hands along the course. Keep a lookout for some of these along the climb on Kamehameha Highway,just after Radford Drive and before you can see the stadium.

RACE COURSE ENTERTAINMENT

START LINE: 25TH Infantry Band

ALOHA STADIUM AM BUS LOADING: STEEZY OF Hl93

WAIAKAMILO FIRE STATION: Kalaheo High School Band, Gabriel Choy, Band Director

“PUA ZONE”: WATANABE FLORAL & CRAFTSWAY

AID STATION #1: PUUHALE Elementary School – RYU GEN TAIKO

Union 76 Gas Station: WAHIAWA MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND, Debbie Yonashiro-Agpaoa, Band Director

Viaduct (under the Freeway): SUMMIT RADIO

AID STATION #2: PEARL CITY LIONS

Cycle City: Stink Eye” Band and Punahou Alumni -“Oahu College Band”

Catlin Drive: FARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND, Charley Regua – Band Director

AID STATION #3 – VALKENBURG & NIMITZ HWY.: HAWAII MATSU RI TAIKO DRUMMERS – Jaymie Komagata & Family

“SHAKA ZONE” Both Sides of Nimitz Hwy

AID STATION #4 – Halawa Gate Entry: SUMMIT RADIO

ENTRANCE TO FINISH LINE: NANAKULI HIGH SCHOOL BAND, Randy Vause – Band Director

FINISH LINE STAGE: UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MARCHING BAND AND RAINBOW DANCERS, Gwen Nakamura – Director

Individual Racers

• Keiki (Ages 5-12)
• Adults (Ages 13-64)
• Seniors (Ages 65+)

Sign up today

Register Now

Final date to register online: February 21, 2022

Download Your Virtual Race Bib

  • Runners can choose their favorite number to feature on their Virtual Race Bib or use 1985, the year we were established.
  • Print your bib and wear it proudly as you finish your 8.15-mile road race.
Download Race Bib

Don’t forget to take a picture and tag us @greataloharun!

Race Day Details

BEFORE YOU GET TO THE START

  • COMPLETE emergency medical information on back of your bib number.
  • PIN your running number to the FRONT of your shirt.
  • DO NOT mix your running number with anyone else’s.
  • DO NOT FOLD or ALTER your Bib number in any way. Doing so can break the timing tag and result in no finish time.
  • ARRANGE a meeting place with friends and family for after the race.

Race Day Schedule

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17
3:00 AM Stadium parking lot opens for cars
4:00 AM Stadium buses to downtown begin
4:00 AM Downtown streets close to traffic—Punchbowl Street to Nuuanu Avenue; Beretania Street to Ala Moana Boulevard/Nimitz Highway
4:00 AM Last packet pickup/registration is in front of Hawaiian Telcom, 1177 Bishop Street; closes at 7 AM.
4:30 AM First Waikiki shuttle bus departs from the Sheraton Waikiki Bus Depot
6:00 AM LAST BUSES DEPART FOR THE START LINE from Aloha Stadium & Waikiki
6:00 AM Aloha Stadium parking gates close
6:30 AM Start Line ceremonies begin
6:30 AM Aloha Stadium parking gate off Kahuapaani Street re-opens
6:50 AM Sounds of Freedom and competitive wheelchairs/handcycles silent start
7:00 AM The 41st Annual Great Aloha Run (8.15 miles of fun) begins!
8:30 AM Awards Ceremony begins
8:30 AM Buses returning to downtown depart as filled
8:30 AM Waikiki shuttle bus departs hourly beginning at 8:30 AM
11:30 AM Last buses depart for downtown and Waikiki
11:30 AM All participants must leave the Stadium property

See information on race day Road Closures>

Pre-Race Parking at Aloha Stadium

Any major event will involve heavy traffic getting to the venue. If you are planning to park at Aloha Stadium, please plan ahead and allow lots of time to safely arrive, park, and catch the bus.

Gates to Aloha Stadium open at 3:00 AM and close at 6:00 AM! To expedite the parking process and ease congestion into the stadium, pre-race parking will be by SECTION ONLY. Parking Gate #1 entrants will park in Sections 1-7; Gate #2 entrants will park in Sections 8-14; and Gate #3 entrants will park in the upper Halawa lots.

The buses from Aloha Stadium to downtown run from 4 AM to 6 AM. Here are some tips for race morning:
• Leave home early and carpool.
• Leave plenty of time to park and walk to the bus pickup in the upper Halawa lot
(Light Pole #4).
• Do not plan on being on the last bus!
• Consider using downtown parking lots.
• If you are still on the road at 6:00 AM go
straight to downtown to park. Gates to Aloha Stadium close at 6:00 AM!

Downtown Parking*

Chinatown Gateway
1031 Nuuanu Avenue
6 AM to Midnight

Hale Pauahi
155 North Beretania Street
6 AM to Midnight

Harbor Court
55 Merchant Street
24 hours (must enter before 4 AM)

Kekaulike Couryard
1016 Maunakea Street
6 AM to Midnight

Kukui Plaza
1255 Nuuanu Avenu
6 AM to Midnight

Smith-Beretania
1170 Nuuanu Avenue
6 AM to Midnight

*Subject to change

Skyline Information

The Department of Transportation Services will open select Skyline locations starting at 3:30 AM to provide transportation for Great Aloha Run participants to the Aloha Stadium on race day.

The stations below will open at 3:30 AM on Race Day, Monday, February 17, 2025.

  • Keone`ae UH West Oahu
  • Honouliuli Ho`opili
  • Ho`ae`ae West Loch

Five Ways to Join the Great Aloha Run

We are so excited to come together to benefit Hawaii’s charities at the 41st Annual Great Aloha Run! Register early to get the best price. Processing and shipping fees may apply.

Already registered and have questions? See our FAQ Page.>

Individual Racers

• All ages
• Special in-person pricing for Children (Ages 12 and under) and Seniors (Ages 65 and up)
• In-person and virtual race options
• Free In Training T-shirt to the first 2,500 people who sign up
• Includes Finisher Shirt & Medal

Online Registration Closed

Ambassadors Program

  • Teams of 3 (1 Ambassador +2 Team Members)
  • Ages 13-64
  • In-person only
  • All 3 Members will receive $5.00 Off current Individual Registration price
  • Team Captain will declare Team Name during registration
  • Each Team Member will register through the Ambassador link and choose their Team Name to receive the discount
Online Registration Closed

Lucky 7 Team

  • Team of 7 adults (Ages 21+)
  • In-person only
  •  All members must register at one time
  •  Member names can be updated prior to the race
  • Members will receive $5 Off regular Individual price.
  • Entire team must complete the race to qualify
  • Must be present to win
  • Includes Finisher Shirt & Medal
  • Registration pricing based on individual price x 7
  • Team Coordinator can register for All 7 Members by clicking Lucky 7 Team tab on the registration link.
Online Registration Closed

Presidents’ Club

  • Corporate Teams and Community Groups
  • Teams of 25 or more members (all ages)
  • In-person only
  • All members will receive a code from their Company Point of Contact
  • Incentives for participation levels.
  • First 25 to register receive $10 Off the regular individual registration price
  • Includes Finisher Shirt & Medal
  • Members can register by clicking the Individuals tab on the registration link. Once registration begins, click on the Company you are participating with and enter the registration code given to you by your Company Point of Contact.
  • Learn more about the Presidents’ Club
Online Registration Closed

Virtual Registration

  • Support the Great Aloha Run from anywhere nationwide!
  • All ages
  • Virtual Runners have from February 14 – 17, 2025 to complete 8.5 miles.
  • Once registered, download and print the Virtual Race Bib >
  • As Race Day nears, Virtual Runners will receive an email with race details and the mailing of the Finisher T-shirt and Medal.
  • Shortly after Race Day, Virtual Runners will receive an email to submit the run time that will be uploaded to the virtual run results page.
Register Now

Final date to register online: February 16, 2025

Registration Pricing

Registration Period Details Price GAR Gear
7/15/2024 – 02/16/2025

Keiki and Senior Rate

For in person event only

 $40

Finisher Medal | Finisher Dri-fit T-shirt
In Training Shirt while supplies last
7/15/2024 – 08/31/2024

Early Entry

 with In Training Shirt

For in person event only

 $50

Finisher Medal | Finisher Dri-fit T-shirt
In Training Shirt while supplies last
9/1/2024 – 11/30/2024

Regular Entry

For in person event only

 $60 Finisher Medal | Finisher Dri-fit T-shirt
12/01/2024 – 02/07/2025

Last Chance to Save

For in person event only

 $70 Finisher Medal | Finisher Dri-fit T-shirt
7/15/2024 – 02/16/2025

Virtual Participants

Includes Shipping to US and Canada addresses

 $70

Finisher Medal | Finisher Dri-fit T-shirt
In Training Shirt while supplies last
2/15/2025 – 02/16/2025

Late Entry at Expo

For in person event only

 $85 Finisher Medal | Finisher Dri-fit T-shirt

Register Now

Route Map

Race Day Photos

See Finisher photos

Contact us with any questions regarding your Finisher photos >

Download Your Virtual Race Bib


Runners can choose their favorite number to feature on their Virtual Race Bib or use 1985, the year we were established.

Print your bib and wear it proudly as you finish your 8.15-mile road race.

Download Race Bib

Don’t forget to take a picture and tag us @greataloharun!

2025 Race Recap

Mahalo to everyone who joined us in-person and virtually on February 19, 2024, for the 40th Annual Great Aloha Run. Your dedication to your community has helped us support dozens of Hawaii’s charities.

Women smile at Great Aloha Run starting line.
See Race Results

Digital Program

2024 Great Aloha Run Digital Program

Benefactor

Kamaʻāina Sponsors