Kauaʻi Connect

The 16th Annual Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon
2025-08-31 06:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Poipu Shopping Village, Kiahuna Plantation Drive 2360, Koloa, HI, 96756, United States
The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon are among the most beautiful destination races in the world. Taking place on August 31, 2025, this race offers a unique experience and getaway that only Kauai can provide. Participants will pass by hula dancers and Taiko drum troupes along the course while taking in stunning mountain views. Each runner will conclude their journey along one of the most picturesque oceanfront finish lines in road racing. Sign up today at www.thekauaimarathon.com. Funding provided by the Hawaii Tourism Authority through the Community Enrichment Program.

Na Mamo Kaiaulu
2025-09-06 08:00 - 15:30 | Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy Street, Lihue, HI, 96766, United States
Nā Mamo Kaiāulu is a community gathering that celebrates the capacity and relevance of traditional Hawaiian healing and cultural practice in today’s world. Taking place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the Kauaʻi War Memorial Convention Hall, this free, all-ages event brings together some of Kauaʻi’s most respected kumu and cultural practitioners to share ʻike, guide healing practices, and nurture community well-being.
This year’s featured workshops include lāʻau lapaʻau (plant-based medicine) with Kumu Ginger Saiki, lomilomi (traditional massage and bodywork) with Aunty Maco Waialeale and Aunty Gwen Cardejon, makau (fishhook making) with Kumu Gordon Umi Kai, and hoʻoponopono (conflict resolution and spiritual alignment) with Kumu Sean Chun. These instructors bring decades of lived experience and lineal knowledge in their practices, affirming the legitimacy and depth of Hawaiian healing.
Participants will also enjoy cultural demonstrations like kapa, lei hulu, ulana, Hawaiian games, and kuʻi ʻai. Resource tables from community organizations and local vendors will be on-site, along with keiki-friendly activities, food booths featuring laulau and kalua pig, a Silent Auction and Country Store featuring baked goods, native plants, herbal salves and other locally-made items!
Two local films exploring -Ai-Responsibilities and Privileges of Eating and Kapu- Sacred Relationships between Land & People- will be screened during the middle of the day, offering another layer of cultural insight.
Workshops are limited so please sign up via the flyer’s QR code.-Join us! Presented by Pihana Ka ʻIkena, Nā Mamo Kaiāulu is more than an event—it is a reaffirmation of community, culture, and healing. Come learn, connect, and celebrate.
