Na Heihei A Ola - Waimea Town Celebration Fun Run

Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2026
• Location: 9400 Kaumualii Hwy, Waimea, HI
• Event: 49th Annual Waimea Town Celebration Fun Run: Na Heihei a Ola
• Races: We have 5 races to choose from and we can’t wait to see you all there!

Important Information

• Location Clarification: For all visitors- This event is in WAIMEA on the island of KAUA'I. Please confirm you are visiting the correct island if you are interested in participating in this event. Mahalo! (airport= LIH -lihue)
• Environmental Focus: As an organization focused on wellness and sustainability, we are taking steps to reduce our waste and environmental footprint.
• Event Shirts: We will no longer have free event t-shirt giveaways with registration.
• Screen Printing: A SCREEN PRINTING station will be available with limited free shirts, or you can bring your own item to have printed live!

Registration Details

• Packet Pickup: Friday, February 20th from 4-9pm at the WTC Hoʻolauleʻa
• Registration Closes: Friday, February 20th * no race-day registration
• Race Day Check-In: Begins at 5:30am and closes at 6:30am with last bus
• Race Start: 7am (all distances)

Route Information

• Starting Point: All distances begin at Pa'ula'ula State Historic Site.
• Check-In Location: Waimea Plantation Cottages, with parking available.
• No Parking: No parking allowed at Pa'ula'ula. We will bus runners to the starting line during check-in.
• Award Ceremony: Please plan to stay for our award ceremony and pa'ina after.

Additional Information

• Screen Printing: Be sure to bring a shirt or other item you’d like to have screen printed to commemorate the event.
• Social Media: We will post info on our Instagrams @iwikua and @makana_training_center for updates.
• Contact Us: Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
• Links: For more information, visit the race page.