Great Aloha Run Will Return in February 2027
The iconic event returns as a 5K race winding through Downtown Honolulu on February 15, 2027.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Running
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The Great Aloha Run will resume in Honolulu on February 15, 2027, following a year-long hiatus in 2026. This revived event features a new 5K format centered in the downtown area rather than its traditional route to Aloha Stadium.
Why it matters
The race returns under new leadership to preserve its long-standing tradition of community celebration after the closure of the former finish line at Aloha Stadium. Founder Carole Kai Inouye previously leveraged the event to raise over $20 million for local nonprofit organizations.
The race will now span a 5K distance, marking a departure from previous formats. Founder Carole Kai Inouye historically raised over $20 million for nonprofits through the event.
The players
Christine Camp
She is a leader at Avalon Group who has acquired the rights and management responsibilities for the race.
Carole Kai Inouye
She is the founder of the race who successfully raised over $20 million for various nonprofit organizations during her tenure.
The details
Christine Camp of Avalon Group has taken over leadership of the race from founder Carole Kai Inouye to secure its future. Organizers have retooled the competition into a 5K race that will now wind through Downtown Honolulu.
Timeline
Carole Kai announced the race would end in 2025.
The return of the race was announced on September 22, 2026.
The DoHo Great Aloha Run 5K takes place on February 15, 2027.
Season Trajectory
This revival shifts the Honolulu racing calendar by introducing a compact 5K route that replaces the legacy long-distance format. It restores a major community touchstone following the race's 2026 hiatus.
Participants should prepare for a new, shorter 5K distance compared to previous years. The shift to a Downtown Honolulu route changes the logistical requirements for race-day travel and parking.
The takeaway
The return of this event demonstrates how community traditions can adapt to urban changes and new leadership. Residents looking to participate should monitor the updated downtown course map once it becomes available.
What happens next
The DoHo Great Aloha Run 5K is scheduled to take place on February 15, 2027.
Further reading
For more on local endurance events, visit the Running section.
More information
Find event information and registration details on the official announcement page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hawai'i Public Radio.
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