Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a

Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a

Molokai Holokai Ho'olaule'a is a multi-day community festival on Molokai that combines ocean and land activities, cultural programming, and local vendor booths. Upcoming editions are listed for July 17-18, 2026 and July 16-17, 2027.

The event includes a channel crossing called the Maui to Molokai Challenge with multiple craft divisions such as SUP, foil, OC1, OC2, prone, ski, wing foil, windsurf, and a limited OC6 division. A global virtual race runs concurrently for participants who cannot attend in person.

Community and family activities are concentrated on the second day and include the Holo 5 K Fun Run/Walk, the Kamalo Downwinder paddle, keiki and makua races for both paddling and running, cultural workshops, live entertainment, a trash art contest, and craft and food booths at the Molokai Community Health Center. A beach and harbor cleanup is organized in partnership with Sustainable Molokai during the channel races.

The event began in 2003 as Na Opio Hana Pa'a, a celebration of youth opportunities that brought ocean enthusiasts to Molokai and concluded with community music and festivities at Malama Park. Over time the gathering has adapted to community needs; Malama Park later became unavailable and organizers express a desire to restore it as a venue. The stated mission is to "Empower, Equip, Educate, Challenge and Motivate Youth through activities that engage and develop their mental, emotional, creative and physical skills on the land and in the ocean." Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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