Kukini Keaahala 5K

Welcome to the First Annual Kukini Keaahala 5K

Welcome to the First Annual Kukini Keaahala 5K, sponsored by Hui Mākua o Pūʻōhala and Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Pūʻōhala. This inaugural race marks a milestone year for Pūʻōhala as we celebrate our first graduating class of seniors under the Castle High School Kaiapuni Academy, while continuing our commitment to student leadership, health, and wellness.

The Kukini Keaahala 5K will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026, beginning at 7:00 a.m. on the campus of Windward Community College, which also serves as a part-time campus for Pūʻōhala high school students.

All proceeds from the race will support the students at Puohala, including both the kaiapuni and english programs papa M-12. all of which promote student wellness and healthy lifestyles in the Kāneʻohe community.

In the interest of safety for our keiki, a second start time has been added for the Haumāna Haʻahaʻa (Elementary School) and Kamaiki (Pre-School and younger) participants. These two groups will now start at 7:30, by which time the much faster adults and older haumana will have completed their races.

Packet Pickup

• Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 2:45–4:00 p.m.

  Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Pūʻōhala

  45-233 Kulauli Street, Kaneohe, HI 96744

• Race Day | 6:00–6:50 a.m. at Windward Community College

Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers as well as the top three male and female finishers in each division:

• Kūpuna (Senior 55+)

• Mākua (Adult)

• Haumāna Kiʻekiʻe (High School)

• Haumāna Waena (Middle School)

• Haumāna Haʻahaʻa (Elementary School)

• Kamaiki (Pre-School and younger)

Parents are welcome to escort registered children and do not need to register separately.

Strollers and walkers are welcome and are asked to start towards the back. Only the person pushing the stroller need register. The occupant of the stroller does not need to register.

During registration you will be able to view an image of the race tee shirt and purchase one, if you wish, for $20.

To help you with your recovery, there will be refreshments served after the race.

Kukini Keaahala is more than a race—it is a celebration of movement, community, and Pūʻōhala’s ongoing commitment to nurturing healthy, confident haumāna grounded in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi and kuleana to place.

E kukini kākou. E ola kākou.