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The 38th annual Ha- wai‘i Pacific Health Great Aloha Run takes place Feb. 18-21, and it’s never too early to reg- ister and start training. Two months ahead of the event and I’ve got the first half of that list done — and the good news is that I don’t have to train too hard.
ticipants to complete the 8.15 miles over the long Presidents Day weekend.
I last did the Great Aloha Run in 2019, run-walking (mostly walking) those gru- eling8-plusmilesfromAloha Tower to Aloha Stadium. Af- ter that, my legs were shot! In 2022, I won’t have that problem because next year’s virtual event will allow par-
Next year, she will be do- ing the Great Aloha Run at Ala Moana Beach Park with husband Eddie and new fur baby Charly Girl. “If you see me, please say hello,” she adds.
Partner up with family and friends to complete the Great Aloha Run next year.
“What I love the most about the Great Aloha Run isthatitcombineshealthand fitness for everyone, and that it gives back to our beloved community,” explains Kai Onouye.
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The Greatest Run In All Of Hawai‘i
“If you care about your health and wellness and enjoy Hawai‘i’s beauty, you can do the Great Aloha Run in a day or across four days, anywhere you wish,” explains founder Carole Kai Onouye.
TheGreatAlohaRunisn’t just about health and fitness, though. It’s a big supporter of local charities, and this year will distribute funds from reg- istration fees to 30 nonprofits.
chance for registrants to bid farewell to Aloha Stadium. AccordingtoKaiOnouye, those who enter will have a chance to drive into the iconic venue one last time.
TheGreatAlohaRunisgoingvirtualagainthisyear,whichmeansparticipants can do it anywhere in the world. Last year, Teresa Walter completed the run in Germany. PHOTOS COURTESY GREAT ALOHA RUN
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