From the Ocean Reef to the Ridge of Kalaʻe.
One unforgettable race day, six ways to participate, and a finish line built around community. The Molokai Marathon welcomes competitive runners, walkers, first-timers, families, keiki, kūpuna, and visitors to experience the island through movement.
Hosted by Youth in Motion, the event is designed to support healthier lifestyles while creating direct opportunities for Molokai youth through sports, leadership, ocean activities, and community involvement.
Read our story →Set a goal. Train with your people. Show up for yourself and your community. Whether your finish line is one mile or 26.2, race day gives everyone a reason to move.
Choose your distanceEvery event starts and finishes at the Molokai Community Health Center, creating one shared race village and celebration.
The signature ocean-to-uplands challenge with approximately 2,300 feet of climbing.
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A rewarding road challenge built around steady effort and a strong return toward Kaunakakai.
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A fast, approachable distance with open-road energy and room to test your pace.
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A welcoming event for friends, families, first-time racers, walkers, and fitness groups.
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An inclusive mile for keiki, kūpuna, strollers, families, and anyone ready to move.
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Run from home, earn the official race gear, and support Molokai youth from wherever you are.
Learn more →Start near sea level in Kaunakakai and climb toward the cool uplands of Kalaʻe. The marathon is designed as an authentic island road test through changing elevations, rural communities, open plains, and mountain air before the return home toward the Pacific.
Final certified course map, aid stations, and turn-by-turn details will be released before race day.
Marathon detailsRunning and walking can support cardiovascular fitness, endurance, mobility, stress management, and social connection when training is approached progressively and safely.
A race date creates a clear target and a reason to make movement part of your weekly routine.
Shared goals can turn exercise into connection with family, friends, teams, and coworkers.
Pick a distance that stretches you while still respecting your current fitness and recovery needs.
Race day is not only about speed. It is a chance to recognize the work it took to reach the start line.
Every entry helps create opportunities for Molokai's next generation. Local youth groups, school teams, clubs, and athletic organizations can take part in aid stations, cheer zones, and fundraising opportunities tied directly to race weekend.
The imagery throughout this site comes from actual Molokai running events and gives a better sense of the people, roads, and atmosphere this new marathon is being built around.
After the final miles, the day comes back together at the Molokai Community Health Center for awards, community dinner, local music, family time, and an oceanfront evening.
Follow @molokaimarathon for training inspiration, community updates, registration news, course announcements, volunteer opportunities, and the people helping bring the inaugural race to life.
Pick your distance. Bring your people. Be part of the inaugural Molokai Marathon & Festival of Races.