Run 4 Aloha
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Run 4 Aloha
Run 4 Aloha is a community running event in Vancouver, Washington, held on July 26, 2026, at Esther Short Park and nearby streets. The event benefits the Ke Kukui Foundation and supports youth cultural programs in Hawaiian music, hula, language, and cultural education. It is presented as part of the 4 Days of Aloha festival.
Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- Keiki Run (10 and under)
Registration notes state that keiki entries are free and participants age 18 and under receive a 50 percent discount at checkout. Each Run 4 Aloha participant receives one complimentary day pass to the festival final day.
Packet pickup is scheduled on the days before the event and there is additional pickup at Esther Short Park on event day. Aid stations will provide refreshments and light snacks; the 5K has one aid station at the turnaround (about 1.5 miles) and the 10K has three aid stations including points at 1.5 miles and about 4.5 miles. Additional refreshments will be available at the start and finish area.
Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group for the competitive 5K and 10K. Keiki categories include 6 and under and 10 and under. Course runner categories include 14 and under, 15 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 and over.
Parking options include street parking, nearby parking lots, and a parking garage adjacent to Esther Short Park. Pets are not allowed for the duration of the event weekend. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
