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The Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club is Hawaii’s largest running club. Founded in 1962 and based in Honolulu, Hawaii, the MPRRC organizes more than 20 races per year. From marathoners to first-time 5K athletes, we take pride in welcoming all types of runners. The Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and a member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). MPRRC maintains a network for the running community, motivates runners, raises money for local charities, and provides safe, well-managed races every year.
Location
PO Box 2571
Honolulu, HI 96803 US
Upcoming Events!
Mother's Day Beauchamp 5K, 10K, & Keiki Fun Run/Walk, Sunday, May 12, 2024
Celebrate Mother's Day the Runner's Way!
The Mother’s Day event this year is 10K FUN RUN, 5K FUN RUN, and KEIKI FUN RUN in beautiful Moanalua Valley.These events will not be officially timed.
The start and finish area uses the Moanalua Community Park and the adjacent Moanalua Gardens. Parking is at the Moanalua Gardens, 2850-A Moanalua Road, Honolulu, https://www.moanaluagardens.com/
All mothers (and potential future mothers) receive a finisher rose! Run registration includes an all- day pass to the Moanalua Gardens, so bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the beautiful setting for Mother’s Day.
July Club Races!
Sunday, July 14, 2024, Kailua Beach 4.4-Mile Shark Chase, 6:30 a.m., Kailua Beach near the Boat Ramp. This unique out & back course, entirely on the wave-washed, hard-packed sand of Kailua Beach is a "shoes optional" event. High tide will be 4:03 a.m. so your toes might get wet! There will be a "shark" to chase - can you catch the shark? Pot luck and talk story after the race! This is one you don't want to miss!
Sunday, July 21, 2024, Lanikai 8K Run in Memory of Daniel Levey, 6:30 a.m., Kailua Beach near the Boat Ramp (hey, easy to find because you were here last week at the Shark Chase!). A scenic 8K Run/Walk through beautiful Lanikai AND when you finish there is free shave ice by Island Snow! This race is held in memory of Daniel Levey and generously supported by his parents, Dr. Joyce Cassen and Norm Levey. There is a special award given to the male winner in his age group.
Annual Banquet
Friday evening, April 12, 2024, the Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club Annual Banquet and Membership meeting at the Ala Moana Hotel's Garden Lanai was loaded with good times, good food, friends, and awards! A terrific guest speaker panel (pictured below) - Cosmo Brossy, Michael Chin, Jeremy Morgan - shared their knowledge and running experience with the crowd. Awards, custom made by Everette Jellinek, were presented to the Outstanding Volunteers, Top Finishers in the Great Aloha Run Readiness Series, and the 2023 MPRRC Outstanding Runners. The Outstanding Runner awards were age graded by Craig Knohl. At the meeting portion of the gala event, Race Directors were presented with bright yellow MPRRC Race Director vests and an election was held to fill five Board vacancies. The Elected Board Members (pictured about with MPRRC Secretary Judith Inazu) are L to R, Ed Kemper, Craig Knohl, Judith, Steve Davidson, Jessica Kieschnick, and Kawika Carlson with chaperone. Congratulations to the newly elected Board Members who join Sam Aucoin, Connie Comiso, Kane Ng-Osorio, and Joy Schoenecker as the nine-member Board. Many thanks to Banquet Organizer, Connie Comiso, and her tireless crew and to Joy Schoenecker for table and room decorations!
