Runners seeded for The Hapalua
Isabella Ochichi, one of Kenya’s top professional female runners, will be grouped with three of Hawaii’s top male runners with the lowest handicaps in The Chase portion of the April 13 Hapalua half-marathon.
Ochichi, a 2004 Olympic silver medalist at 5,000 meters, will be joined by Leandro Santillan and Fermin Villagran in the last "chase" group that goes off 41/2 minutes before the mass start at 6 a.m. Kenyans Patrick Makai and Peter Kirui, both of whom have sub-one-hour half-marathon times, go off at 6 a.m. with the goal to chase down the 25 elite runners and reach the Kapiolani Park finish line first.
There are six groups of elite runners with head starts ranging from 41/2 to 21 minutes. In the first group with a 5:39 a.m. start are Hawaii’s Rani Henderson, Lauren Ho, Eri Macdonald, Mariane Uehara, Lindsey Wilbur and Chelsea Wishard-Smith.
The course begins in front of the Duke Kahanamoku Statue, continues through Waikiki and around Diamond Head, ending at Kapiolani Park with the same finish line as the Honolulu Marathon. The event also includes relay teams.
Online registration is available through April 4. Late registration is available at packet pickup April 11 and 12 at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Kanaka Ikaika state race Saturday
Travis Grant has the lead of the Maui Jim Waterman’s Series heading into Saturday’s Kanaka Ikaika Scott Hawaii State Race.
Also on the line is the $50 American Eagle gold coin that will be awarded to the winner of the Scott Hawaii Gold Challenge. Saturday’s race counts toward half the points awarded for the three-race gold challenge.
The 20-mile course starts at 9:45 a.m. off Makai Pier and finishes at Duke Kahanamoku Beach. The 12-mile short course begins at 10:30 a.m. at Maunalua Bay with a Kahanamoku Beach finish.
Those competing in the Waterman’s Series will paddle OC-1s. Paddlers previously competed in races using designated watercraft: prone paddleboard, surfski and stand-up paddleboard.
Conner finishes Antarctica Marathon
Lt. Col. William Conner of Kailua successfully continued his quest to complete marathons on all seven continents when he finished the Antarctica Marathon earlier this month.
Despite a pulled calf muscle around the sixth mile, Conner was timed in 6 hours, 1 minute and 12 seconds for his fourth marathon on a different continent. He ran the course in utility uniform and boots, the latter which were auctioned off for $1,000 to add to his fundraising total of over $46,000 for the Semper Fi Fund.
Zukeran selected for USA swim camp
Victoria Zukeran was named to the 18-member girls team that will participate at USA Swimming’s Diversity Select Camp, May 1-4, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
Zukeran, a home-school student who swims for Splash Aquatics, was chosen for her times in the 100 butterfly in the 13-14 age group. She will be accompanied by her coach, Ryan Muraoka.
USTA mixed nationals on Maui
Fifty-two teams from across the U.S. will compete in the USTA Mixed League 40 & Over National Invitational at various venues on Maui next month.
Matches begin April 11 at 7:30 a.m. at the Royal Lahaina Tennis Ranch, the Kapalua Tennis Garden and Sheraton Maui Tennis Club. The semifinals and finals are April 13 at Royal Lahaina and Kapalua.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
SATURDAY
KAYAKING
Hui Wa’a Kaukahi: E-Z Glider, Ala Wai Canal streams exploration. Meet: 8 a.m., Kapahulu Library back lot. huiwaa.org.
LAWN BOWLING
Honolulu Lawn Bowls Club: 10 a.m., Ala Moana Park. honolululawnbowls.com.
PADDLING
Kawailani Long Distance Races: 9 a.m., Ke’ehi Lagoon. huiwaa.com.
Kanaka Ikaika Racing Association: Scott Hawaii State Championships. Short course, 12 miles, Maunalua Bay to Duke Kahanamoku Beach, 10 a.m.; long course, 20 miles, makai pier to Duke Kahanamoku Beach, 9:45 a.m. kanakaikaika.com.
RUGBY
Hawaii Youth Rugby: Hawaii rookie championships, 10 a.m., Hospital Park, Waimea. hawaiiyouthrugby.com.
Hawaii Union: UH vs. Marist, 12:30 p.m.; Harlequins vs. Seasiders, 2:40 p.m., Kapiolani Park. rugbyhawaiiunion.org.
RUNNING
MCBH Surf & Turf 5K: 7 a.m, MCBH Kaneohe. mccshawaii.com/races.
SWIMMING
Kauai Klassic: 9 a.m., Kauai O’hana YMCA, Lihue. hawaiianswimming.org.
TENNIS
Hawaii Masters Series Tournament: Diamond Head Tennis Courts. hawaii.usta.com.
SUNDAY
CRICKET
Honolulu Cricket Club: Interclub match, 10:30 a.m., Kapiolani Park. honolulucricketclub.org.
RUNNING
Rainbow Runs: 1 Mile, 5K: 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Kakaako Waterfront Park. algbtic.org.
SWIMMING
Kauai Klassic: 9 a.m., Kauai O’hana YMCA, Lihue. hawaiianswimming.org.
TENNIS
Hawaii Masters Series Tournament: Diamond Head Tennis Courts. hawaii.usta.com.
SIGN ME UP
BASKETBALL
Kailua Community Basketball League: Spring skills clinic and season registration, Saturday and April 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Enchanted Lake Park. Ages 7-17, born 1997-2007. Bring copy of birth certificate and medical insurance card. Information: Gary, 216-8103; Mike, 352-1364; Carl, 221-0553.
Hui O Momilani Clinic: Featuring Punahou coach Mike Taylor. April 26, Pearl City High Gym. Ages 6-10, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; ages 10-16, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Information: 864-9113 or momilanibasketball@gmail.com. momilani.k12.hi.us/ to download form.
Performance Basketball Clinics: Boys and girls, ages 7-18. Spring clinics start March 30. Shooting clinic, May 17-18. Summer clinics start June 15. pbclinics.com.
Kalakaua Basketball Foundation Summer Camp: June 2-5, Manoa Valley District Park Gym. $135. Sessions: 8 a.m.-noon, ages 7-11; 1-5 p.m., ages 12-18. kalakauafoundation.org.
CYCLING
Tantalus Time Trial: 4.5 miles, 7 a.m., Maikiki Heights Pumping Station. usacycling.com.
23rd Haleiwa Metric Century Ride: 7:30 a.m., April 27, Kaiaka Bay Beach Park. In memory of John B. Kelley. hbl.org.
FITNESS
Hawaii Speed and Quickness: Most Sundays through July 27. Registration: 7:30 a.m., Kaiser High gym. For ages 5 through high school. Four divisions. Cost: $10-$20. All-sessions passes: $200-$400. hawaiispeedandquickness.com.
Patton Sports Performance: Power Hour training, Sundays, April 27-May 6, Radford High. Ages 5-9, 8-9 a.m.; ages 10-17, 9:30-10:30 a.m. $75 for all 10 sessions or $10 per session. pattonsportsperformance.com.
JUDO
USJF Coaches Certification: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., April 6, Wadokan Judo Club. natkinchan@yahoo.com.
MARATHON
North Shore: April 6, 5 a.m., Haleiwa. 808racehawaii.com.
PADDLING
6th OluKai Ho’olaulea Maliko Downwind Run: May 10-11. SUP, OC-1, OC-2 and family races. Maliko Gulch to Kanaha Beach Park. olukai.com.
RODEO
Sheila Head’s Hawaii Ranch Sorting Series: March 29, April 26, July 4, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 7, New Town & Country Stables, Waimanalo. 696-4900.
RUNNING
Haleiwa 5K: 6:30 a.m., April 5, Haleiwa. 808race.com.
17th Ford Island Bridge 10K: 7 a.m., April 5, Pearl Harbor. 473-0784 or 473-2494.
Maui 5K for Kids: 7 a.m., April 6, Ma’alaea. maui5k.org.
Hapalua: Half-marathon, 6 a.m., April 13, Start: Duke Kahanamoku Statue. Finish: Kapiolani Park. thehapalua.com.
SOCCER
‘Iolani Fair 5v5 Futsal Tournament: April 25-26, ‘Iolani School. $75. Boys and girls U8-U14. Deadline: April 7. iolanifair.org.
Hawaii Futsal League: 5 A-Side Spring Season starts May 3. U-8 through adult premier. Matches Saturdays & Sundays, Central Oahu Regional Park. igotskills.com.
WALK
Walk to End ALS: Sept. 6, 11 a.m., Central Oahu Regional Park. Check-in: 9:30 a.m. web.alsa.org.
