Great Aloha Run, Carole Kai Charities

Feb 2023

Such an amazing event, 2023 Hawaii Pacific Health Great Aloha Run (GAR) 39th Anniversary of the 8.2 run from Aloha Tower to Aloha Stadium. The race started in 1985 and hopefully this isn't the last of the Great Aloha Run. The community loves this event and looks forward to it every year.Thank you to Carol Kai for coordinating this race for so many years and raising so much money for local charities in Hawaii. All the best in the next chapter of your life.The run couldn't be a success without the many sponsors and 1000s of volunteers. Big thank you to Watanbe Floral for handing out flowers to all runners, for the motivating band music from 25th infantry, Nanakuli HS, Kalaheo...read full review

Feb 2022

This year was a special great aloha run for me. Before I did the run how many years in a row and then my mom passed away 2.18.03. Devastating and lots of bad memories during that period of time. I did this year great aloha run for my momma. She really suffered with heart disease, diabetes, and congestive heart failure. My route was my pandemic route for the past two years at the valley of the temples. It was difficult when I first started training and now it is my favorite place for some walking and running. I really pushed myself to do more and all uphill which was a challenge. I love it!!! I completed almost 9 miles and now I want to do more exercise because of this...read full review

Feb 2022

Never say never... One year (many moons ago), I signed up with my Jaycee (Junior Chamber of Commerce) friends for The Great Aloha Run. The starting point was Aloha Tower and the end point was Aloha Stadium. We walked the 8.15 mile course and - I thought that I was going to die... I asked my friends to carry me to the Finish Line... LOL! I told myself that I would never do this race again because it was so painful... Even though it's for a good cause. Many organizations benefit from the Carole Kai Charities - which was founded in 1985. This year - 2022 - was different. I knew that Aloha Stadium was going to be demolished at year's end and that The Great Aloha Run would...read full review