Lili’uokalani races in Kailua-Kona

Billed as the world’s largest long-distance canoe race, the 39th Queen Lili’uokalani Race opens three days of competition tomorrow in Kailua-Kona.

More than 3,000 outrigger canoe paddlers from Hawaii, the mainland and around the world are expected to vie in six-man, 12-man, OC-1 and OC-2 divisions as well as stand-up paddleboards.

New this year is Monday’s Ali’i Challenge, a 17.5-mile mixed race with six women and six men. The all-woman crews will paddle from Kailua Pier with the men’s crews making open-water changes halfway through the course. The finish is at the Kona Village beach.

On the Web: queenliliorace.com.

Cliff-diving finale in Hilo

England’s Gary Hunt will try to earn his first championship when the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series makes its final tour stop next week in Hilo.

Hunt, last year’s runner-up, is one of 10 divers competing off Kawainui Falls on Sept. 12. The Big Island is the last meet in the series, which included stops in France, Mexico, Norway, Italy and Switzerland.

On the Web: RedBull.com.

Noseriding surf contest at Queen’s

The 13th Walk On Water Noseriding Championship, a longboard contest that focuses on timed noseriding, is set for Sept. 11 and 12 at Queen’s Beach.

The event is open to amateur longboarders with various age and special divisions.

Proceeds go to HOPE INC., a local non-profit charitable organization dedicated to serving children and families involved in foster care and adoption.

Softball for the serious

Kamikaze Softball is seeking 16-and-under and 18-and-under players to travel to showcase tournaments.

Both teams will play in the Fireworks (Colo.) and the 16s will also will play in the Champions Cup (Calif.).

Call Warren at 927-1360, Alan at 256-9617 or Mitch at 306-3610.

THIS WEEKEND

TOMORROW

Extreme Cowboy

» Aloha Region Championship: Kawailoa Ranch, Haleiwa. xtremecowboyhawaii.com

PADDLING

» Queen Lili’uokalani Races: 18 miles. Women, Kailua-Kona to Honaunau; men, Honaunau to Kailua-Kona. queenliliorace.com

Running

» Tantalus Triple Trek 50K: H.U.R.T. Series, 5:30 a.m., Nature Center, Makiki. hurthawaii.com or 358-9130

SWIMMING

» Maui Channel: Relay. 8 a.m., Lanai to Maui

Tennis

» HPTF: Labor Day Junior-Novice & Intermediate Tournament, Schofield Barracks tennis courts. hawaiitennis.org

Volkssport

» Menehune Marchers: Kamananui Valley (Moanalua Neighborhood Park), guided walk, 8 a.m. 626-3575.

SUNDAY

Paddling

» Queen Lili’uokalani Races: Double-hull, OC1, OC2 and 18-under OC6 races, 6 miles Kailua-Kona to Lyman’s and return. Stand-Up Paddle race, 3 miles, Kailua-Kona. queenliliorace.com

Polo

» Honolulu Polo Club: Naturally Hawaiian Honu League, 2:30 p.m., Waimanalo polo grounds. honolulupolo.com

Running

» Runner’s HI 20K: 6 a.m., Kalaeloa. MPRRC.com or 808RaceHawaii.com

» Kauai Marathon & Half-Marathon: 6 a.m., Poipu Beach. TheKauaiMarathon.com

Tennis

» HPTF: Labor Day Junior-Novice & Intermediate Tournament, Schofield Barracks tennis courts. hawaiitennis.org

Volkssport

» Menehune Marchers: Kamananui Valley (Moanalua Neighborhood Park), guided walk, 8 a.m. 626-3575.