Registration
Celebrating our 22nd year since Youth in Motion started in 2003 with “A Celebration of Youth Opportunities”
“Na Opio Hana Pa’a”
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The Molokai Holokai Ho’olaule’a is a 2-day festival on the island of Molokai hosted by Youth in Motion. The event’s lineup includes:
July 18-19
Entries will be live Jan 2024for all parts of the Ho’olaule’a.
Sign up for the different events and volunteer positions.
Friday 18th July 2025 Day 1 staging is at the Ice House at Kaunakakai Harbor for the finish of the Maui to Molokai from 11.30-2.30 pm
- 9-11.45 am Beach Clean Up – Molokai Ice House
- 3-6 pm – Late registration for Day 2 Paddle Races at Paddlers Inn
Saturday 19th July -Day 2 – – Molokai Community Health Center
Times will be adjusted around the canoe regattas so we will be pushing to go as late as we can to fit in with community and tides
The Ho’olaule’a is at the Molokai Community Health Center from 1pm-7 pm
- 6.00-6.30 am, check-in for Holo Fun run at Ali’i Fishpond (Ka Honua Momona)
- 7 am start for the 5K and finishes at Molokai Community Health Center at around 8-9 am
- 7.20 am Start Keiki and Makua Fun Run 1K at Mowat Homestead to Health Center
- 9.00- 10.00 am – Beach Clean-up – Molokai Community Health Center
- 10.00am-Noon – Trash Art Contest. Molokai Community Health Center
- 11-noon Checkin in Kamalo Wharf for Kamalo Downwind Paddle Race- all craft and distances
- 12:30pm – First Start at Kamalo
- 1pm- 7 pm – Ho’olaule’a Commences at Molokai Community Health Center
- 2-2:30 pm Checkin at Community Health Center for Keiki and Makua Paddle Race
- 3:00 pm Keiki and Makua Paddle Race Starts at Mowat Homestead
Cultural Workshops
Craft and Food Vendors
Live Entertainment
Day 1 Schedule
Please go to our registration page for a full and detailed event schedule.
Day 1 Event Schedule for both Maui and Molokai
Day 1 Mangrove Seed Contest on Molokai will be held at Kaunakakai Wharf and is put on by Sustainable Molokai, one of our community partners.
Those participating in the Mangrove Seed contest will need to sign up and register.
11:30-2:30 Paddlers Arrive at Kaunakakai Harbor
9-11.45 am Mangrove Seed Contest – Molokai Ice House
3-6 pm – Late registration for Day 2 Paddle Races at Paddlers Inn
6.00-7.30 pm Skate Jam session is at Community Health Center
Day 2 Schedule
The day will kick off with;
06:30 am Molokai Holo Fun Run
09:00 am Sustainable Molokai Cleanup and Trash Art Event
11:00 am Ho’olaule’a Officially opens
12:00 pm Kamalo Downwinder Paddle Races
03:00 pm Keiki and Makua Paddle race
04:00 pm Prizegiving
Entertainment
Emcee – Harley Tripp a.k.a. The Handsome Hawaiian on KPOA
10:55am – Opening Prayer
11:00am – 11:30am – Kalaupapa Band (Rick Schonely)
11:30am – 12:00am – Leina & Kaleo
12:10pm – 1:10pm – Nuff Sedd (Josh Kahula)
1:10pm – 1:20pm – Announcements and Prizes
1:20pm – 1:50pm -Teararoa (Kelly Ka’awa-Richardson)
2:00pm – 3:00pm – Pili Pa’a
3:00pm – 3:15pm – Announcements and Prizes
3:15pm – 4:15pm – Komakakino
4:30pm – 5:30pm – Krug Ohana
5:30pm – 5:45pm – Announcements and Prizes
5:45pm – 6:45pm – Kaua’i Kollab (Jonah Cummings)
6:45pm – 7:00pm – Announcements and Closing Prayer
Cultural Workshops
Lei Making
Hula
Papale Niu
Plants
Lomi
Inamona
Food Vendors
Coming Soon
Day 1
26 Miles
Maui to Molokai 27 miles DT Fleming Beach Park to Kaunakakai 27 miles The International’/Global Course 16 miles racing across the globe in any local location – 16 miles.
Gorilla Ogo and Mangrove Seed Contest
Skate Jam Session
Day 2
10 Miles
The Kamalo Run 10 miles Beginner to intermediate course of 5 miles The International Course 10 miles Racing across the globe in any local location
Holo Fun Run 1-5K
Gorilla Ogo and Mangrove Seed Contest
Cultural Workshops
Food
Entertainment
The Countdown Begins for Day 1 of the Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a!
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FAQ
Molokai Holokai
Where To Meet
Day 1 for the Maui to Molokai is at Ding King on Maui on Thursday 13th July
On Molokai the Gorilla Ogo and Mangrove Seed Contests starts at 8am on July 14th and meeting at the pier
Day 2 we will be at the Molokai Community Health Center
Molokai Holo 5K Fun Run
Gorilla Ogo and Mangrove Seed Contest
Skate Jam Session
Tips
Adding to this soon
Emergency Safety
Please plan on a full safety plan and watch the safety video for all those crossing the channel
Traning Schedule
Tips to come soon
Travel To Molokai
We suggest fly in and out from Maui. We have boats taking you back to Maui on Day 1 and also Sunday 16th and Monday 17th July
Race Medal
Medals for all youth and adult divisions
Contact
Contact us for any questions or concerns. We look forward in hearing from you! use clare@youthinmotion.org while we are working on this form