The Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a is a 2-day festival on the island of Molokai hosted by Youth in Motion and the Stand Up Paddle Association of Molokai.
The race line up includes:
MAUI TO MOLOKAI CHALLENGE Friday 8th July 2022
MOLOKAI HOLOKAI (MOLOKAI HOLOKAI-DAY 2) Saturday 9th July 2022
The Friday's event starts from DT Fleming Beach on Maui with racers crossing the Pailolo Channel in a 27 mile distance race open to all paddle craft
As the race is starting on Maui there will be SUP demo/clinics on Molokai along with a Mangrove clean up service project
The Saturday's race is an 10 mile downwinder from Kamalo Harbor to Molokai Community Health Center located at the harbor. There will also courses ranging from the 3/4 mile, 2 miles, 4 miles, 5 miles, and 10 miles to the Health Center. The 3/4 mile race for the Keiki and Makua will be from the Mowat homestead.
The Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a is a 2-day festival on the island of Molokai. A super fun weekend for all levels from the serious racer, to the recreation and something for the whole family to enjoy!
The Virtual Molokai Holokai Global Challenge is open to any where around the world that has water. Have some fun with your paddling and wind friends while we celebrate our youth both here on Molokai and around the world.
Our Mission Statement
"Empower, Equip, Educate, Challenge and Motivate Youth through activities that engage and develop their mental, emotional, creative and physical skills on the land and in the ocean."
This event is supported by:
Registration fees
Solo Jrs (Under 18)-SUP 14/under and Prone - Kamalo Run- 10 miles (intermediate/Advanced) Closed
Solo Jrs (Under 18)-SUP 14 and under- Kamalo Run- 10 miles (intermediate/Advanced)
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FREE
Under 18 as of Jan 1 2022
Mar 31 - Jul 8
Solo Jrs (Under 18)-FOIL/OC/SURFSKI - Kamalo Run- 10 miles (intermediate/Advanced) Closed
Solo Jrs (Under 18)-OC1/SKI/prone - Kamalo Run- 10 miles (intermediate/Advanced) to Molokai community health center
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FREE
Under 18 as of Jan 1 2022
Mar 31 - Jul 8
OC 6 Juniors Rice Patch to Kaunakakai 5 miles Closed
Special division for the kids....
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FREE
Under 18 as of Jan 1 2022
Mar 31 - Jul 8
Solo Jrs (Under 18)-SUP - Kamalo Run- 10 miles (intermediate/Advanced) Closed
Per Person..SUP 14 and under
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FREE
Under 18 as of Jan 1 2022
Mar 31 - Jul 8
Jr rice patch 5 miles (beginners/Intermediate) Closed
Per Person
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FREE
Under 18 as of Jan 1 2022
Mar 31 - Jul 8
Keiki and Makua Race Closed
Per Person
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FREE
Under 18 as of Jan 1 2022
Mar 31 - Jul 8
Virtual Keiki and Makua Closed
This is a virtual race for all of those that could not make it to Molokai. Have some fun with your kids and enjoy the paddle in support of inspiring our youth both here on Molokai and around the world.
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FREEMar 31 - Jul 8
Gorilla Ogo and Mangrove Seed Contest Closed
The Gorilla OGO and Mangrove Seed Contest. Who can get the most!
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FreeMar 31 - Jul 8
Solo -OC1, Ski, Foil, - Kamalo run -10 miles (Intermediate/Advanced) Closed
Online registration closed-
Per Person
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ClosedMar 31 – Mar 19
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$60.00Mar 20 – Apr 21
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$70.00Apr 22 – May 19
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ClosedMay 20 – May 31
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$75.00Jun 1 – Jul 8
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$80.00Jul 9 – Jul 8
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OC 6 Kamalo to Kaunakakai 10 miles Closed
Online registration closed-
This is for any of the clubs on Molokai who want to participate
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ClosedMar 31 – Mar 19
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$360.00Mar 20 – Apr 21
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$420.00Apr 22 – May 19
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ClosedMay 20 – May 31
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$450.00Jun 1 – Jul 8
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$480.00Jul 9 – Jul 8
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Solo -SUP and Prone - Kamalo run -10 miles (Intermediate/Advanced) Closed
Online registration closed-
Solo run from Kalamo to Kaunakakai , Molokai community Health Center
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ClosedMar 31 – Mar 19
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$60.00Mar 20 – Apr 21
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$70.00Apr 22 – May 19
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ClosedMay 20 – May 31
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$75.00Jun 1 – Jul 8
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$80.00Jul 9 – Jul 8
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Virtual Race Adults Closed
Online registration closed-
This is a virtual race for all of those that could not make it to Molokai
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ClosedMar 31 – Mar 19
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$5.00Mar 20 – Apr 21
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$8.00Apr 22 – May 19
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ClosedMay 20 – May 31
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$10.00Jun 1 – Jul 8
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$10.00Jul 9 – Jul 8
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Virtual Race Juniors 10 miles Closed
Online registration closed-
This is a virtual race for all of those that could not make it to Molokai
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ClosedMar 31 – Mar 19
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FREEMar 20 – Apr 21
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FreeApr 22 – May 19
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ClosedMay 20 – May 31
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FreeJun 1 – Jul 8
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FreeJul 9 – Jul 8
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Virtual Race Adults 5 Miles Closed
Online registration closed-
This is a virtual race for all of those that could not make it to Molokai
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ClosedMar 31 – Mar 19
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$5.00Mar 20 – Apr 21
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$8.00Apr 22 – May 19
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ClosedMay 20 – May 31
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$8.00Jun 1 – Jul 8
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$10.00Jul 9 – Jul 8
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Virtual Race Juniors 5 miles Closed
Online registration closed-
This is a virtual race for all of those that could not make it to Molokai
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ClosedMar 31 – Mar 19
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FREEMar 20 – Apr 21
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FreeApr 22 – May 19
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ClosedMay 20 – May 31
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FreeJun 1 – Jul 8
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FreeJul 9 – Jul 8
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Additional Person Closed
Online registration closed-
Additional person for 2 man
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ClosedMar 31 – Mar 19
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FreeMar 20 – Apr 21
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FreeApr 22 – May 19
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ClosedMay 20 – May 31
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FreeJun 1 – Jul 8
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FreeJul 9 – Jul 8
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OC2 Closed
Online registration closed-
OC2
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ClosedMar 31 – Mar 19
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$120.00Mar 20 – Apr 21
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$140.00Apr 22 – May 19
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ClosedMay 20 – May 31
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$150.00Jun 1 – Jul 8
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$160.00Jul 9 – Jul 8
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5 mile Solo- 5 miles (Beginner/Intermediate) Closed
Online registration closed-
Per person
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ClosedMar 31 – Mar 19
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$60.00Mar 20 – Jun 4
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$70.00Jun 5 – Jul 3
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$75.00Jul 4 – Jul 8
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Race Map
Race Details
The race started in finding ways for the visiting paddling community to benefit the Molokai community, while having a fun time racing on one of the best ALL ROUND courses in Hawaii. Most channel paddlers would only see the start and finish line and not give themselves the opportunity to explore and enjoy Molokai. This is how the race evolved, an event that could be enjoyed by competitors, friends and family.
The course of 10 miles will start from Kamalo Harbor and finish at Molokai Community Health Center. All divisions: SUP, OC1, OC2, OC6, Prone and Ski.
Prize giving, food and Ho'olaule'a will be happening at the Health Center along with an afternoon of wonderful Molokai hospitality and entertainment. This is a fun event and competitors play an important role in contributing to the local community with their participation. If you plan to stay on Molokai we have some awesome activities and some great paddling. No matter what you want to do, Molokai can give you what you need. Molokai can certainly get you in the mode with the perfect environment for mental preparation leading up to the World Championship race at the end of the month for Stand Up and Prone paddling .
For 2022 we will continue to offer a beginner/intermediate course starting from different locations to the Health Center with a distance of approx 2-5 miles as well as the Keiki and Makua race from Mowat Homestead to the Health Center, less than 1 mile. We have a limited amount of 10’6 available for any family member that wants to participate in these shortened courses. We will offer separate sign up’s for the boards on our website
THE 2022 RACE ENTRY WILL COVER 2 DRINKS AND FOOD, shuttle to the race start and shuttle of your boards to Hotel Molokai if you are racing in the M2Molokai Challenge the day before we got your transportation, Saturdays dinner, shuttles, rash guard, t-shirts, drinks and more. Full value entry fee alone!
Safety Jersey, We have a limited amount of race jerseys in certain sizes so sign up early so you can get first pick of your size.
Start: 11.30pm from Kamalo, Molokai - Finish: Molokai Community Health Center
Shuttles will be available for the contestants to the start along with the transporting boards on the trailer. The shuttles on race day are complimentary for all our off island visitors. We will be running the trailer to Kamalo for the boards through out the morning at the designated times below. Shuttle times to Kamalo will start early so book your shuttle time to the race start early to get the best shuttle option. GRATUITY TO THE DRIVERS WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED!
Eligibility: Open to all. Kamalo run must be for the intermediate/experienced only.
ALL YOUTH ARE FREE, SO NO ENTRY FEES BUT THEY MUST REGISTER!
Race Day Registration: Please check in early and not at the last minute
Race Day Briefing: 30 mins prior to the first start time at Kamalo. THIS BRIEFING IS MANDATORY!
Start Line: There will be two start lines, the advanced can start from the Kamalo buoy and intermediate from the beach
TIDES: Tide is rising making this the best it gets..
Kamalo to Molokai Community Health Center Approximately 10 miles downwind all the way to the Health Center. Estimated race time: 1-3 hours
SAFETY: All paddlers are advised to carry a cell phone or have a VHF radio WHEN doing the Kamalo run and carry whistles and streamers etc Intermediate paddlers are advised to stay inside the reef.
For transportation and accommodation information, please visit our website http://www.molokaiholokai.com
Make the time and make this a weekend to enjoy the hospitality of Molokai....Look forward to seeing you for the Maui Jim Molokai Holokai weekend!
SUPAM BACKGROUND:
Welcome to Stand Up Paddle Association of Molokai. Stand Up Paddle Association of Molokai was started in 2012 by local Molokai paddlers under the parent company of Youth in Motion. Youth in Motion was formed in 1998 and then received its non-profit status in 2003. Without our Youth there is no future of the sport and hence the reason why The Stand Up paddle Association supports the endeavors of Youth In Motion, a Hawaiian Non Profit Organization.
Youth In Motion's Mission Statement : "Empower, Equip, Educate, Challenge and Motivate Youth through activities that engage and develop their mental, emotional, creative, and physical skills on the land and in the ocean."
“Our mission with SUPAM is to introduce the sport to as many people as possible highlighting the fun, the family involvement, the competitive spirit and pure joy in one of the fastest growing water sports in the World.”
Molokai is the center of Paddling Events with world class athletes and events starting or finishing on our island in the prestigious World class paddling competitions. It is our mission to share this sport with much of the community and encouraging our youth to get involved in a healthy ocean activity and lifestyle.
The Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a brings our local paddlers and community together to enjoy a festive weekend of healthy ocean activities.
"The Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a will embody our inherent Hawaiian cultural values - taking care of the land and sea, giving back to community, honoring host culture/language, respecting others"
Additional Information about Molokai
SUPAM Registration
We have some great activities to offer after the weekend. We are trying to encourage people to take some time on Molokai and learn about the island, the people, and the lifestyle.
Get to know Molokai and participate in what we have to offer for this week….I think we can safely say you won't regret it and smile that you can really understand a little more about the island of Molokai and her people.
If many need to leave Sunday night after the M4Molokai please arrange your flights with Makani Kai Air, Mokulele or Hawaiian.
There is no ferry
Divisions and Point Assessment
Men's Open (SUP, OC1, OC2, Prone, Ski)
Women's Open (SUP, OC1, OC2, Prone, Ski)
14 SUP Fixed rudder Men, Women and Juniors
Prone Stock Men, Women and Juniors
12’6 SUP Men, Women and Juniors
Surfboard SUP Men, Women
OC6
FOIL
Event schedule
- Sat, July 9, 2022 9:00 AM - Race Check in and late registration
- Sat, July 9, 2022 10:30 AM - Pule and Briefing
- Sat, July 9, 2022 11:00 AM - Race Start for SUP 10 miles
- Sat, July 9, 2022 11:30 AM - Race Start for OC 1/2 and Foil 10 miles
- Sat, July 9, 2022 11:45 AM - Race Start for Beginners 5 miles
- Sat, July 9, 2022 2:30 PM - Keiki and Makua Race 3/4 mile
- Sat, July 9, 2022 4:00 PM - Prize giving
Contact information
- Event contact
- Clare and Gordon Albino
- clare@youthinmotion.org
- Phone
- +1 808-336-0946
- Website
- Visit website
