Bring People Together
Create a shared event for residents, visitors, families, athletes, volunteers, and supporters.
Why Molokai?
A road race with a real sense of place.
Molokai offers something rare in endurance racing: open roads, dramatic natural landscapes, rural communities, ocean views, and a strong connection between people and place. Participants will experience the island one stride at a time.
The Festival of Races makes that experience accessible across multiple distances so competitive athletes, first-time runners, walkers, keiki, kūpuna, and families can share the same day.
Hosted by Youth in Motion
Every mile moves our youth forward.
Youth in Motion is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on equipping, educating, and motivating Molokai youth through sports, ocean activities, leadership, and community involvement.
The marathon extends that mission by connecting participation with opportunities for youth groups, school teams, clubs, volunteers, and local organizations.
Our goals
What this event is built to do.
Promote Active Living
Give people a concrete reason to walk, run, train, and take steps toward healthier routines.
Support Local Youth
Turn race participation into resources and opportunities for Molokai's next generation.
Respect the Island
Build a low-waste event model that values Molokai's roads, communities, and natural environment.