Trail run championship at Kualoa Ranch
Some of the best trail runners in the world, including Hawaii’s Lee Saltonstall, will tackle the challenging terrain of Kualoa Ranch in Sunday’s XTERRA Trail Run World Championship.
More than 1,800 runners are expected for the event, which includes the 21-kilometer championship course, 10- and 5-kilometer runs open to the public, a 2-mile adventure walk and a 1K keiki race. Races begin at 9 a.m.
Late registration is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Waikiki Beach Walk. Fees range from $25 to $55; the keiki walk is free.
Saltonstall, 64, has won two age-group world titles.
Defending women’s champion Sally Meyerhoff, ninth overall last year, was killed in a cycling accident in March while training for the Ironman World Championship. She will be remembered with a moment of silence prior to Sunday’s start.
Max King was the overall winner last year, finishing in 5 hours and 56 minutes. For information, go to xterraplanet.com.
Ahuna offers free volleyball clinic
Former Hawaii volleyball All-American Tita Ahuna is offering a free youth skills clinic on Dec. 17 at the new TAVA gym in Kalihi.
The TAVA (Tita Ahuna Volleyball Academy) gym is located at 429 Waiakamilo Road. Ahuna was the captain for the Rainbow Wahine’s last NCAA championship team in 1987.
Ahuna also is offering “TAVA Tots,” a six-week introduction to volleyball, for ages 4-9. Sessions begin Jan. 8 and April 15 for a $100 fee. For information, go to tavahawaii.org.
Seniors win masters softball tournament
Pitcher Leroy Pulawa was named the MVP and four other teammates were named to the all-star team as Hawaii won the World Masters Senior Softball Tournament in Las Vegas.
The team of players 75 and older went 4-1 over the three-day event at Shadow Rock in September.
All-stars were Billy DeMello, Jim Hildenbrand, Ken Souza and Tracy Williams. Coached by John Nakamura and managed by Fred Maluenda, the other players were De Bab, Gerald Ching, Lawrence Doo, Bob Herrmann, Raul Lopez, Francis Lum, Cruiz Medina, Ed Menor, Danny Platt, George Rego, Ed Souza, Leroy Uyeda and Paul Valentine.
Rugby Sevens Tournament at Kapiolani
The first Hawaii International Rugby Sevens Tournament will be held Dec. 16-17 at Kapiolani Park.
The 16-team tournament, sanctioned by the Hawaii Rugby Union and Hawaii International Rugby Federation, will feature teams from around the world competing for cash and prizes.
For information, email HiIR7s@gmail.com.
