The Nice Aloha Run (GAR) is an 8.15-mile or a 13.11-kilometer foot race, held on the island of Oahu (Honolulu). The place to begin of The Nice Aloha Run is true in entrance of the Aloha Tower (1 Aloha Tower Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813-4815) and finishes on the Aloha Stadium (99-500 Salt Lake Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96701-3770).
Yearly held on President’s Day, it’s a beautiful neighborhood occasion that welcomes households of all ages.
The weekend earlier than the race day (Monday), you’ll have two days to select up your packet that features a medal, shirt, and a few additional goodies. The ticket to get into the registration day pick-up can be bodily mailed to you.
That is the ONLY map that the GAR group offers you (additionally discovered on the web site)…it’s not a lot to go off of and I used to be unable to search out any ample element of this run so hopefully this break down offers you a greater concept of what to anticipate on race day.
Race Day
In case you stay/are visiting from the West facet of Oahu (Kaploei, Ewa Seashore, Makakilo, Waipahu) I might advocate taking the rail. For a value of a one-way $3.00 payment and solely a 20-22 minute transit from the West Aspect of Oahu to the Aloha Stadium, it’s a time and power saver (you possibly can truly nap to compensate for some zzz’s!)
In case you aren’t taking the rail, there’s additional directions of parking within the stadium and parking normally closes by 6am, so get there early – parking fills up fast.
As soon as on the stadium rail station, there’ll by attendance guiding you to the place the busses are. There was an extended line and dozens of busses choosing individuals as much as take them into city.
The bus from the Aloha Stadium took roughly 15minutes and dropped us off on the town at Central (AKA Ke’elikolani) Center Faculty. From there, we needed to stroll about 15minutes to the start line, simply in entrance of the Aloha Tower. Bethel Road is the official beginning line. This little .06 mile stroll positively warmed up the physique previous to the run!
Alongside the best way from Central Center Faculty to Aloha Tower – In case you forgot water, want a fast seize to eat, and even toilet break to launch any additional weigh – there are retailers open like Safeway, 7-Eleven and Porta John if wanted.
Off to the races! Right here is an general map of the run that’s a bit simpler to interpret.
Superb tuned picture of the forks within the roads the place you can be going; don’t fear about getting loss, there are water stands, leisure and volunteers cheering the complete route.
Listed below are my outcomes for the primary time working it!
Prepping for the occasion:
Gas: Subsequent Cease….Zippy’s!
Earlier than the occasion, and other than bodily coaching, the day prior was targeted on good diet and correct preparation. It wasn’t nearly avoiding accidents, which is necessary, but additionally about making the expertise far more bearable.
You recognize I needed to carb load with spaghetti and garlic bread from our favourite native diner – Zippy’s!
Consuming the fitting meals gave me the power I wanted with out feeling sluggish, and taking the time to correctly put together meant I might benefit from the run extra, with out the dread of ache or the frustration of setbacks. It made a world of distinction in how I felt through the run.
Day/Evening prior: Stretch!
That is an “simple” 8miler in comparison with half-marathons and marathons, nevertheless it was my first time doing an extended neighborhood run like this so I didn’t know what to anticipate, besides to take pleasure in all of it.
I used a therapeutic massage gun, foam curler, and resistance band.
General, it was an unbelievable expertise, one which I’m excited to expertise with the remainder of the household the subsequent yr! Hopefully it turns into a brand new household custom!
I hope this offered a bit extra particulars on what to anticipate for The Nice Aloha Run! Hope to see you on the market!
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Carole Kai Charities Inc. dba Nice Aloha Run
414 Kuwili St, Suite 104
Honolulu, HI 96817
808.528.7388
