THE FIRST OFFICIAL 26.2-MILE ROAD MARATHON ON MOLOKAI.
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.
For event questions, you can reach out to Clare at clare@youthinmotion.org
For Race Director questions, you can reach out to Fred at Fred.4@icloud.com
Molokai Marathon: Run the Friendly Isle, Lift Our Youth
Welcome to the Molokai Marathon, a race built on the legacy of the Molokai Holokai and Youth in Motion. Every step you take supports Molokai's youth. Whether you're chasing a marathon PR or walking the 1-mile with your family, you're part of something bigger than a finish line.
RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2027: PACKET PICKUP & VENDOR EXPO (Live Music and Food)
Molokai Community Health Center (MCHC), Kaunakakai
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
3:00–8:00 PM | Packet Pickup & Check-In: bib, race shirt or jersey, SpeedCup, and pre-ordered merchandise |
3:00–8:00 PM | Vendor Expo & Food Vendors: local food, Molokai products, sponsors, and race merchandise. Grab dinner and fuel up for race day! |
3:00–8:00 PM | Local Entertainment & Cultural Demonstration |
5:30 PM | Course Talk with Race Director Fred: the climb to Pālāʻau, aid stations, cutoffs, and race-morning logistics5:30 PM |
Race Day: Saturday, 2nd October 2027
| Start Times | Event |
|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | Marathon |
| 6:00 AM | Half Marathon |
| 6:15 AM | 10K |
| 6:20 AM | 5K Fun Run / Walk |
| 6:30 AM | 1-Mile Keiki & Community Fun Run/Walk |
| 7:30-11:30 AM | Finish Line Festival: keiki zone, music, vendors |
| 10 AM ETA | Keiki & Community, 5K & 10K Awards (big tree) |
| 9:00 AM-1:00 PM | Kaunakakai farmers market |
| 1:30 PM | Marathon course closes |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Oceanside celebration: local entertainers, luncheon & vendors |
| 2:00-3:00 PM | Half Marathon & Marathon Awards (oceanside stage) |
Marathon anticipated cutoff: 8–8.5 hours.
THE COURSE
All courses are out-and-back, starting and finishing at the Molokai Community Health Center. The marathon heads west through Kaunakakai and up through Hoʻolehua past Molokai High School, then climbs Kalaʻe Highway to the Kalaupapa Overlook at Pālāʻau State Park before turning around and returning the same way to MCHC.
The climb to Pālāʻau is a long, steady ascent of almost 1,700 feet. Train for hills, and save something for the descent. Course maps and elevation profiles for each distance will be posted before race day.
A CUPLESS, LOW-WASTE RACE
To mālama our ʻāina, the Molokai Marathon is a cupless event. Every runner receives a reusable HydraPak SpeedCup in their race packet. Carry it on the course, and our aid stations will refill it. Keep it as a souvenir for your next race!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Race Morning Shuttles
Free shuttle service to the start and finish at the Molokai Community Health Center will run from the camping area Kaoaini Beach Park (Kawela), Molokai Shores, and Hotel Molokai. We may add West End and Wavecrest service depending on demand.
Request your seat during registration. If you’ve already registered, update your answer from your racer dashboard. We'll post pickup times and locations to your dashboard and email them the week of the race.
Marathon & Half Marathon
- Post-race celebration luncheon ($25 value), prepared by local Molokai food vendors
- Performance race jersey: UPF 30 sun-protective fabric that blocks UVA and UVB rays, high-quality with max-dri moisture-wicking
- Custom finisher medal
- RFID timing chip and custom race bib
- On-course hydration from Hidrate808
- HydraPak SpeedCup (reusable race cup)
10K Run
- Official event T-shirt
- Custom finisher medal
- RFID timing chip and custom race bib
- On-course hydration from Hidrate808
- HydraPak SpeedCup (reusable race cup)
- Optional add-ons: post-race luncheon ($25) and performance jersey upgrade (pre-order by July 1, 2027)
5K Fun Run / Walk
- Official event T-shirt
- Custom finisher medal
- RFID timing chip and custom race bib
- On-course hydration from Hidrate808
- HydraPak SpeedCup (reusable race cup)
- Optional add-ons: post-race luncheon ($25) and performance jersey upgrade (pre-order by July 1, 2027)
1-Mile Keiki & Community Fun Run/Walk
- Commemorative event shirt
- Finisher medal
- HydraPak SpeedCup (reusable race cup)
- Optional add-on: post-race luncheon ($25)
- Molokai keiki run FREE!
Virtual Global Challenge
- Choose your distance: 5K, 10K, Half, or Full
- Official event T-shirt and finisher medal
- HydraPak SpeedCup (reusable race cup)
- US shipping included. Molokai residents pick up their shirt and medal on island.
AWARDS
Trophies for overall winners and award medals for age-group winners in the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.
- Keiki & Community, 5K & 10K Awards: about 10:00 AM under the big tree at the Start & Festival Area
- Half Marathon & Marathon Awards: 2:00–3:00 PM on the oceanside stage
REGISTRATION PRICING
Prices increase on January 15, May 1, and August 1. Register early for the best rate. Registration closes October 01, 2027. There is no race-day registration.
YOUTH RUN FOR LESS
- Molokai Youth Run FREE: this event is about supporting our youth, so all Molokai participants 18 and under register for free.
- All Other Youth Run 30% Off: all non-Molokai participants 18 and under register at a 30% discount.
DISCOUNT CODES
Race Roster will ask for your promo code at checkout. One discount per registration.
CATEGORY | CODE | DISCOUNT | Proof required at check-in |
| Molokai Youth (18 & under) | MOLOKAIYOUTH27 | -100% | Proof of age and Molokai residency (e.g., Molokai school ID)-We will check every entry that comes and will require proof of ID to be sent to us prior to the race, or entry will be canceled. |
| Non-Molokai Youth (18 & under) | -30% | Proof of age | |
| Molokai Resident | MOLOKAIRES27 | -30% | ID or utility bill with a Molokai address |
| Kamaʻāina (Hawaiʻi resident) | KAMAAINA27 | -15% | Valid Hawaiʻi driver's license or state ID |
| First Responder | RESPONDER27 | -15% | Current agency or department ID |
| Military | MILITARY27 | -15% | Current military ID |
| Teacher | TEACHER27 | -15% | Current school ID |
All discount codes are verified at packet pickup. Please bring identification for your category. If your category can't be verified, the difference between your discounted price and the full registration price will be charged at check-in. Questions? Contact Clare at 808-336-0946 or clare@youthinmotion.org.
RACE STORE: PRE-ORDER YOUR SWAG
SWAG | Pre-Race Day | Expo Price |
|---|---|---|
Molokai Marathon Custom Performance Race Jersey-UPF 30 - Made in the USA | $45 | $55 |
Molokai Marathon Custom Performance Race Tank (men and womens)-UPF 30 - Made in the USA | $45 | $55 |
| Event T-shirt | $28 | $35 |
| Race hat | $30 | $35 |
Race-day sizes and quantities are limited. Pre-order to guarantee your size.
PROTECTED EVENT: EVENT CANCELLATION PROTECTION BY ADVENTURE ADVOCATES
The Molokai Marathon is a member of Adventure Advocates' Event Cancellation Protection program. An additional 3% processing fee is included in the fees at checkout for this protection.
If the race is cancelled or postponed (and not rescheduled within 90 days) because of adverse weather, a natural catastrophe such as a hurricane, tsunami, or flood, or terrorism, Adventure Advocates will provide a full or partial refund of your registration fee to the card used at registration.
Refunds do not apply if the race is cancelled after it has started, if it is rescheduled within 90 days, or for circumstances known before the event joined the program. This is a refund guarantee, not an insurance plan. Please read the full Adventure Advocates Refund Disclaimer linked during registration for complete terms.
Refund policy: apart from the Event Cancellation Protection above, registration fees are non-refundable, including if you are unable to attend.
TRAVEL & LODGING
Molokai has limited flights, rental cars, and lodging, so book early. For travel planning, shuttles, and rentals, visit molokaimarathon.com/travel. Call Molokai Shores at 808-553-5954. Molokai Shores has limited rooms reserved at a reduced rate for Marathon participants. Other accommodations are Hotel Molokai, Molokai Vacation Properties, Kepuhi Beach Resort, and/or Airbnb.
We have secured a campground 5 mins from the Race Start. We will help free of charge with transportation from the campground to the race site. We have also partnered with Kamaka Air for discounted rates to help ship any gear over, especially for camping.
We will charter school buses to bring people to the race start and take away the worry of needing to rent a car. We can also do transport from the airport to packet pickup and accommodations at reduced rates.
YOUR RACER DASHBOARD
All race information lives on this site. Once you register, your racer dashboard gives you:
- The latest race updates and announcements
- Your registration details and bib info
- The race store, where you can pre-purchase event swag
Additional Insurance
We also offer additional insurance with the Race Roster Refund Protection Program in the event something comes up and you can not attend. This will be available in the registration.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Full Marathon Opening soon
Registration opens in 2 days 9 hours-
Full Marathon
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$190.63Nov 12 – Jan 14
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$218.35Jan 15 – Apr 30
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$246.08May 1 – Jul 31
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$279.35Aug 1 – Oct 1
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Half Marathon Opening soon
Registration opens in 2 days 9 hours-
Half Marathon
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$124.08Nov 12 – Jan 14
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$146.26Jan 15 – Apr 30
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$162.91May 1 – Jul 31
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$185.09Aug 1 – Oct 1
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10 K Run Opening soon
Registration opens in 2 days 9 hours-
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$74.17Nov 12 – Jan 14
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$85.26Jan 15 – Apr 30
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$96.34May 1 – Jul 31
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$107.45Aug 1 – Oct 1
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5K Fun Run/Walk Opening soon
Registration opens in 2 days 9 hours-
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$46.45Nov 12 – Jan 14
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$51.99Jan 15 – Apr 30
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$63.08May 1 – Jul 31
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$79.72Aug 1 – Oct 1
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1 Mile Keiki and Community Opening soon
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$29.80Nov 12 - Oct 1
Virtual Global Challenge Opening soon
You cannot make it to Molokai? Choose your distance and win your medal and race shirt plus your hydration needs.
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$74.17
Includes shipping to US for shirt and medal
Nov 12 - Oct 1
Stay tuned to this link, as this where we will be posting information for race day
Contact information
- Event contact
- Clare Albino
- Phone
- 808-336-0946
- Website
- Visit website
