KAPAA – For the fifth straight year, residents and visitors can participate in the Mayor-a-thon, an event that draws hundreds of people to the multi-use coastal path, Ke Ala Hele Makalae, for a day of fun, exercise, and a chance
KAPAA – For the fifth straight year, residents and visitors can participate in the Mayor-a-thon, an event that draws hundreds of people to the multi-use coastal path, Ke Ala Hele Makalae, for a day of fun, exercise, and a chance to win great prizes.
This free, Zero Waste event is scheduled on Saturday, June 22. Check-in will be at the Kapa‘a Beach Park starting at 7:15 a.m., and the Mayor-a-thon begins at 8 a.m.
Anyone who would like to participate must pre-register online at www.getfitkauai.com to walk, run or bike one, two, four, six, or eight miles. The deadline to sign-up for the Mayor-a-thon is midnight Thursday, June 20.
Participants are encouraged to register early as t-shirts will be given to the first 600 people that sign up. Everyone that registers has a chance to win a bicycle and a two-night stay at the Kaua’i Marriott Beach Resort and Spa, although you must be present to win.
Bus stop locations and pick-up times for the Westside bus are scheduled as follows:
• Kekaha Neighborhood Center – 6:15 a.m.
• Waimea Athletic Field – 6:20 a.m.
• Hanapepe Multi-Purpose Building – 6:30 a.m.
• Kalaheo Post Office – 6:40 a.m.
• Kukui Grove Center – 6:55 a.m.
• Return trip from the Kapa‘a Public Library – 11 a.m.
There will also be games, door prizes, live music, as well as a free, healthy breakfast.
“We are fortunate that a number of new organizations are partnering with us this year, including one of our major sponsors HMSA. This has enabled us to continue to offer a high quality event,” said organizer Bev Brody with Get Fit Kaua’i.
The Mayor-a-thon is sponsored by HMSA, County of Kaua’i and Get Fit Kaua’i Health and Built Environment Project.
