Kai Kūkini

Hoemana’s Long Distance Canoe Race

May 2, 2026

Spencer Beach Park

  • Kai Kukini Medal Image logo. round medal with a 6 man outrigger canoe on the water. all in black and white

Join the Kai Kūkini Race Register Now

Deadline to register is April 30, 2026 5:00 pm

Registration

Divisions

12 and under non-Koa (2 miles)

  • Girls 12
  • Boys & Girls Mixed 12
  • Boys 12

14 and under non-Koa (2 miles)

  • Girls 14
  • Boys & Girls Mixed 14
  • Boys 14

Women – 6 Mile

  • Koa (Open Only)
  • Non-Koa
    • Open
    • Novice
    • Girls 16 and under
    • Girls 18 and Under*
    • Masters 40+
    • Senior Masters 50+
    • Masters 60+
    • Masters 70+
  • Unlimited (Open Only)

Mixed – 6 Mile

  • Koa (Open Only)
  • Non-Koa
    • Open
    • Girls and Boys 16 and under
    • Boys & Girls 18 and Under*
    • Masters 40+
    • Senior Masters 50+
    • Boys 16 and under
    • Masters 60+
    • Men Masters 70+

Men – 8 + Miles

  • Koa (Open Only)
  • Non-Koa
    • Open
    • Novice
    • Boys 18 and Under*(8-Mile)
    • Masters 40+
    • Senior Masters 50+
    • Masters 60+
  • Unlimited (Open Only)

Schedule

Gates open at 6:00 am

6:30 am to 9:30 am:  Check in

7:45 am:  Coaches meeting

8:15 Event 1 – Boys, Girls and Mixed 12 and under
Boys, Girls and Mixed 14 and under

Women/Mixed Crews – Start 15 minutes after last Event 1 crew crosses finish line


Men Start – 15 minutes after last Women/Mixed Crew crosses finish line

Lunch will be served to all participating paddlers and coaches.

Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishes.

canoe team paddling on the ocean

Deadline to Register  April 30, 2026 5:00 PM

Registration Information

Support

We would like to thank the County of Hawaii, the State of Hawaii, DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, National Parks, and all our private donors for their unwavering support and contributions.