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Pau Hana 10K run, 5K walk results

Pau Hana 10K run, 5K walk results

The Pau Hana Sunset 10km Fun Run & Walk overall winners were Billy Barnett of Volcano and Rani Tanimoto of Kona. The event, sponsored by K-Swiss and the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, was a benefit for the West Hawaii Chapter of the American Cancer Society. For complete results, click on the button below:  

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Waimea hosts 4th annual Cross Country Invitational (Sept. 24)

Waimea hosts 4th annual Cross Country Invitational (Sept. 24)

MEDIA RELEASE Students from seven Big Island middle schools will participate in the 4th Annual Waimea Middle School Cross Country Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 24 on the school’s campus. Participating teams will be coming from Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Parker School, Kohala Intermediate, Paauilo School, Waikoloa School and Hilo Christian Academy. Nearly 30 WMS students also […]

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Mauna Lani Bay, K-Swiss kick off benefit run (Sept. 30)

Mauna Lani Bay, K-Swiss kick off benefit run (Sept. 30)

MEDIA RELEASE The Mauna Lani Bay Hotel & Bungalows hosts the inaugural K-Swiss Pau Hana Sunset 10km Fun Run & Walk 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 – a benefit for the West Hawaii Chapter of the American Cancer Society. The event, which is taking place on Mauna Lani’s world-famous Francis H. Ii Brown North golf […]

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Results from the 7th Annual Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Cross Country Invitational  in Keaau Saturday (Sept 10).

BIIF Cross Country results from Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Campus

Results from the 7th Annual Kamehameha Schools Hawaii Cross Country Invitational in Keaau Saturday (Sept 10).

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Jason Braswell, of Kailua-Kona, won the 2011 Volcano Art Center Rain Forest Half-Marathon on Saturday.

His time of 1:23:10 just pipped Pete Boksanski, of Kapolei, who came in at 1:23:36.

Volcano's Lyman Perry rounded out the top three at 1:24:53.

On the women's side, it was a Big Island sweep. Rani Tanimoto, of Keakalekua, won in 1:27:51.

Trailing her were Kimberley Pierce, of Hilo, at 1:38:48 and Elda Carreon, of Kailua-Kona, at 1:44:43.

Results from 2011 Rain Forest Runs

Jason Braswell, of Kailua-Kona, won the 2011 Volcano Art Center Rain Forest Half-Marathon on Saturday. His time of 1:23:10 just pipped Pete Boksanski, of Kapolei, who came in at 1:23:36. Volcano’s Lyman Perry rounded out the top three at 1:24:53. On the women’s side, it was a Big Island sweep. Rani Tanimoto, of Keakalekua, won […]

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Rain Forest Runs (Aug. 20)

Rain Forest Runs (Aug. 20)

MEDIA RELEASE Saturday, Aug. 20 marks the 2nd Annual Rain Forest Runs, a half marathon, 10K run and 5K run/walk. This event takes place at 4,000 feet eleveation and traverses the majestic native rain forest in quaint Volcano Village and the ranches near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. All distances will be open to runners and […]

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Great Aloha Run keeps UH Hilo's cross-country team moving

Great Aloha Run keeps UH Hilo’s cross-country team moving

MEDIA RELEASE Thanks to a gift the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s cross-country program’s fall season is bound to wow. Carole Kai Charities, Inc., organizer of Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Run (GAR), donated $25,000 to support the student runners and has helped UH Hilo Athletics reinstate the women’s team. The turnaround comes shortly after Head […]

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Louie Perry III is greeted by Mayor Billy Kenoi (left) and County Councilman Fred Blas (right) and well-wishers at Hilo airport on July 6, 2011.

Perry brings home gold medals from Athens, Greece

Louie Perry III is greeted by Mayor Billy Kenoi (left) and County Councilman Fred Blas (right) and well-wishers at Hilo airport on July 6, 2011.

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Indiana family owns 'Run the Rock' with four runners finishing in the top 10; Sesto claims first isle marathon crown

Kona Marathon 2011: Gillette reigns again

Indiana family owns ‘Run the Rock’ with four runners finishing in the top 10; Sesto claims first isle marathon crown

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An estimated 1,800 runners of all ages and abilities will be competing for prize money, participating for health and enjoyment, and raising money for charity.

Start and Finish at the Keauhou Beach Resort just south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island  of Hawaii.

The Kona Marathon is a Boston qualifier.

Kona Marathon coming up Sunday (June 26)

An estimated 1,800 runners of all ages and abilities will be competing for prize money, participating for health and enjoyment, and raising money for charity. Start and Finish at the Keauhou Beach Resort just south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The Kona Marathon is a Boston qualifier.

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Hilo athlete off to Greece for Special Olympics World Games

Hilo athlete off to Greece for Special Olympics World Games

Karin Stanton | Hawaii 24/7 Editor Louie Perry III photo courtesy of Wayne Joseph When the Special Olympics World Summer Games kick off next week in Greece, the Big Island will be well represented.   Louie Perry III, an outstanding runner from Pahoa, is one of three Hawaii athletes on Team USA.The other two athletes […]

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Results of the Ka‘u Family Fun Fest 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Runs Saturday (June 11) in Naalehu.

Ka‘u Family Fun Fest 5K, 10K and Half Marathon results

Results of the Ka‘u Family Fun Fest 5K, 10K and Half Marathon Runs Saturday (June 11) in Naalehu.

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Special Olympics West Hawaii traveled to Oahu May 27-29 to compete in the 2011 State Summer Games.

Special Olympics West Hawaii brings home gold, silver and bronze medals

Special Olympics West Hawaii traveled to Oahu May 27-29 to compete in the 2011 State Summer Games.

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Over 900 walkers and 120 runner participated in the event covering three miles ending up at The Shops at Mauna Lani where food booths, music and awards were presented.

Big Island Visitor Industry Charity Walk raises over $161,000 Saturday (May 14)

Over 900 walkers and 120 runner participated in the event covering three miles ending up at The Shops at Mauna Lani where food booths, music and awards were presented.

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