World record holder at The Hapalua
Current world marathon record holder Patrick Makau headlines "The Chase" field of The Hapalua, a half marathon race scheduled for March 10 through Waikiki.
Makau set the mark of 2 hours, 3 minutes and 28 seconds at the 2010 Berlin Marathon. The Kenyan’s best half marathon time is 58:52.
In "The Chase," 24 of Hawaii’s top runners — 12 men and 12 women — will be given a head start and a group of professional runners, including Makau, six-time Honolulu Marathon champion Jimmy Muindi and Nicholas Manza, will try to catch up and pass them en route to the Kapiolani Park finish.
Race founder Jim Barahal has created monetary incentives for the elite runners in "The Chase" portion of the 13.1-mile race.
Online registration for The Hapalua is available for individuals and teams.
thehapalua.com.
World SUP tours kick off season
The Women’s Stand UP World Tournament kicks off its inaugural season next week in conjunction with the men’s tour’s opening stop at Turtle Bay.
Among the top females competing are part-time Oahu resident Candice Appleby, Oahu’s Vanina Walsh, Mariko Strickland from Kauai and Brazilians Nicole Pacelli and Aline Adisaka.
The men’s field in the Sunset Beach Pro includes reigning world champion Leco Salazar from Brazil, defending event champion Bonga Perkins of Hawaii and Maui’s Kai Lenny and Connor Baxter. Also entered are Hawaii’s Jamie O’Brien, Makua Rothman and Kala Alexander, as well as Australia’s Jamie Mitchell and Luke Egans.
The schedule begins with Wednesday’s Na Kama Kai Youth Challenge and the women’s first heats. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Turtle Bay Resort’s Hang Ten Pool Bar.
The holding period for the men starts Thursday and runs through Feb. 15. Officials will make the decision if the contest is on at 7 a.m. daily.
The contest hotline is 953-9702. The events will be streamed online at sunsetbeachpro.stand upworldtour.com.
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Benefit at Diamond Head Tennis Center
The "Love & Peas, Serving to End Hunger," a benefit for the Hawaii Island Food Basket, is set for Feb. 9 and 10 at Diamond Head Tennis Center.
Entry fee for one doubles event is $50 or $75 for two events. The fundraiser also has a benefit cocktail party Feb. 9 at 3660 on the Rise.
For information, call 937-2727. Sign-ups available online.
loveandpeasfoundation@gmail.com.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
SATURDAY
FUTSAL
Hawaii Street Soccer: Pickup game, 5 p.m., Ala Wai Park. hawaiistreetsoccer.com.
HIKING
Hawaiian Trail & Mountain Club: Kawaiiki, 5 miles. Meet 8 a.m., Iolani Palace. 384-2221. htmclub.org.
LAWN BOWLING
Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club: 10 a.m., Ala Moana Park. honolululawnbowls.com.
MOTOCROSS
Hawaii Motocross Association: 7 a.m., Kahuku Motocross Park. ridehma.com
PADDLING
Kanaka Ikaika: Heeia Pier to Kahana Bay. Registration: 7 a.m., Heeia Pier. Long course, 12.5 miles; short course, 8 miles. kanakaikaika.com.
RODEO
Oahu High School Rodeo Association: 9 a.m., Kawailoa Ranch. rodeooahu.com.
RUNNING
The Manoa Mile & 5K: 7 a.m., TC Ching Athletic Complex, UH. hawaii.edu.
Hawaii Top 3 Harbor Hustle 5K: 8 a.m., Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. active.com.
3BCT Remembrance Race: 10K, 8 a.m., Schofield Barracks. 831-236-6911
SURFING
Volcom Pipe Pro: 8:30 a.m., Banzai Pipeline. (conditions permitting). volcompipepro.com.
SUNDAY
FUTSAL
Hawaii Street Soccer: Pickup game, 5 p.m., Sunset Beach Elementary. hawaiistreetsoccer.com.
KAYAKING
Hui Wa‘a Kaukahi: E-Z Glider to Na Mokulua & Sunday Surfing Clinic, 8 a.m., Kailua Beach boat ramp. huiwaa.org.
MOTOCROSS
Hawaii Motocross Association: 7 a.m., Kahuku Motocross Park. ridehma.com
RUNNING
Johnny Faerber 10K: 7 a.m., Kapiolani Park. mprrc.com.
Try Fitness Women’s 5K: 7 a.m., Kakaako Waterfront Park. womens5khawaii.com.
Try Fitness Keiki 1 Mile: 7 a.m., Kakaako Waterfront Park. womens5khawaii.com.
SURFING
Volcom Pipe Pro: 8:30 a.m., Banzai Pipeline. (conditions permitting). volcompipepro.com.
TRIATHLON
Team Mango Springtime: 7 a.m., Kailua-Kona Pier. 800-meter swim, 15-mile bike, 6-mile run. teammangoraces.com.
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BILLIARDS
Aloha Challenge: Local 8-ball qualifier, 1 p.m., Feb. 10, Hawaiian Brian’s Billiards, 1680 Kapiolani Blvd. 520-1135. oahu.apaleagues.com.
FISHING
Girls Day Derby: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., March 3, Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden., Kaneohe. Ages 4-17. hawaiifishingnews.com.
SOCCER
Hawaii Futsal League: Spring season starting March 16. Matches on Saturdays, Central Oahu Regional Park. U8-U14, adult open, premier and coed. hawaiistreetsoccer.com.
TENNIS
HPTF: February Open & NTRP tournaments, Feb. 23-24, Diamond Head Tennis Complex. hawaiitennis.org.
VOLLEYBALL
East Oahu Volleyball Clinics: Annual sign-ups for youth advanced volleyball training, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity School gym, 5919 Kalanianaole Hwy. For boys and girls ages
7-15. $70/month. Space limited. Call Steve Capone, 371-1868 to reserve a spot or go to www.ballcharts.com/eovolleyball
