Kai Kūkini

Registration Information

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

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

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)

*Youth classifications use Coaches Discretion on the youngest age. Not recommended for paddlers 14 and under.

*For Novice division – Includes both Novice A and Novice B in one division. Final determination up to HCRA Database.

Important information

  • All crew registration will be through Race Day Live Long Distance.
  • All crew members MUST be registered with HCRA.
  • Payment due upon registration.  $120 per adult crew; $60 per 18 and under crew.
  • Entry fee payable by Venmo or PayPal by the registration deadline.  Cash and Club Checks accepted day of race.
  • The deadline for online Registration is April 30, 2026 @ 5:00 pm. 
  • No crew registration day of race.
  • No entry will be submitted/processed to race until payment is confirmed at check-in.
  • Waivers are not required.
  • Check-in is available between 6:30 am and 9:30 am.
  • Please have one paddler per crew check in.
  • Overflow parking is available at Coral Flats, Kawaihae commercial harbor see Parking and Maps page.

Registration Fees

Payment due upon registration.  $120 per adult crew; $60 per 18 and under crew. Please scan the Venmo QR code to pay your registration fees by the registration deadline or pay with Club Check or Cash at check-in.

Venmo QR Code for Hoemana
Scan the above Venmo code to pay registration fees
PayPal QR Code to pay for Race fees

Scan the above PayPal code to pay registration fees


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.