EVENTS

In October 2025, the 10th “LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS” made its comeback after a six-year hiatus. At 7:00 AM, over 350 participants dashed off energetically with the sound of horn made by Senator Sharon Moriwaki. Each and every one of their bright smiles were the highlight of the event. After finishing the race, participants enjoyed prize giveaways, Hawaiian-style snacks, and, true to the event's “Mālama Hawaiʻi (caring for Hawaii)" concept, many joined a beach cleanup.
All participation fees totaling $10,476, plus a $10,000 matched by HIS Hawaii; the total of $20,476 was donated to the Waikiki Aquarium. The donation will fund renovations to the popular outdoor exhibit “Edge of the Reef,” which recreates Hawaii's coral reefs. After the renovations, the exhibit will offer an even larger and more interactive opportunity to connect with Hawaii's unique marine ecosystem.

URL: https://runsignup.com/Race/HI/Honolulu/LeaLeaCharityRun5K

"E Hula Mai" is Hawaiian for "Let's have fun dancing hula!" This 3-day event, which was started in 2011, welcomes everyone who loves and enjoys hula. The festival was revived 4 years later in February 2024, and dancers from various halaus (school/class) performed in front of a big crowd in the cool breeze, under the Hawaiian sun.

URL: https://www.his-j.com/hula/ehulamai/

Experience the best of Hawaii through sports and music at the "Honolulu Ekiden & Music" relay race and music festival. The 6th annual event was held on May 20, 2018, where friends, family, and visitors enjoyed this sporting event followed by a musical showcase at Kapiolani Park.

URL: https://hnlekiden.org/