- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Honolulu Today
By the People, for the People
Honolulu Residents Mourn End of Great Aloha Run
Beloved Hawaii tradition will no longer take place this Presidents' Day weekend.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Several thousand Hawaii residents are feeling nostalgic as the Great Aloha Run and Expo, a beloved Hawaii tradition, will no longer take place this Presidents' Day weekend. The absence of this event is felt by many across the globe.
Why it matters
The Great Aloha Run has been an important community event in Hawaii for decades, bringing people together, supporting local causes, and creating a positive annual tradition. Its discontinuation marks the end of an era and leaves a void in the lives of many Hawaii residents and visitors.
The details
The Great Aloha Run and Expo, which has taken place every Presidents' Day weekend, will no longer be held. The event, co-founded by Carole Kai Onouye, has been about "bringing people together, supporting causes that matter and creating something positive year after year."
- The Great Aloha Run and Expo has traditionally taken place every Presidents' Day weekend.
The players
Carole Kai Onouye
The co-founder of the Great Aloha Run.
Gayle Hamasaki
A Great Aloha Run volunteer.
Alan Sunio
A Great Aloha Run volunteer.
What they’re saying
“The Great Aloha Run has always been about bringing people together, supporting causes that matter and creating something positive year after year.”
— Carole Kai Onouye, Co-founder
“Until we can meet again, we encourage you to stay active and engaged. The legacy of the Great Aloha Run lives on in the hearts and actions of its volunteers and supporters.”
— Gayle Hamasaki and Alan Sunio, Great Aloha Run volunteers (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
The takeaway
The discontinuation of the Great Aloha Run marks the end of a beloved Hawaii tradition that brought the community together and supported local causes. While the event will be missed, its legacy can live on through the continued efforts and engagement of its volunteers and supporters.
