MARCH 2008

March 1, 2008 Saturday 8:30AM Starts 11:30AM Ends

LAVA LAVA RACE sponsored by Lanikai Canoe Club. The event is expected to have 40 runners.  Run/Walk-2.6 miles:  It will start at Aalapapa Dr. at Kaiolena Dr., counterclockwise around Lanikai.  One/two-man canoe-5 miles:   Counter clockwise around bouys placed at Wailea (Smith's) point in front of Mokulua Islands, in front of Flat Island, to finish at Lanikai Canoe Club paddle site.  Contact Amber Kuhlmann 255-1245, E-mail:  ambidextria@hawaii.rr.com

March 2, 2008 Sunday 6:30AM Starts 11:00AM Ends

JACO CASTLE TO HANAUMA TIME TRIAL BIKE RACE sponsored by Boca Hawaii/USA Cycling/Jaco Van Delden. The event is expected to have 130 cyclists.  It will start at Maunawili Elem. School, to Kalanianole Hwy., west bound, past Waimanalo, past Makapuu, past Sandy Beach, finish at Entrance to Hanauma Bay Contact: Raul Torres 737-8985  For more info visit their website: http://www.bocahawaii.com/

March 2, 2008 Sunday 7:00AM Starts 11:00AM Ends

STRAUB/KAPIOLANI WOMEN'S 10K RUN sponsored by Straub/Kapiolani Clinic & Hospital. The event is expected to have 1,500 runners.  The event will start at Kapiolani Park Band Stand at Kalakaua Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to Kahala Ave.,  to Paikau St., to Diamond Head Rd., to 22nd Ave., to Kilauea Ave.,  to Elepaio St., to Kahala Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to Kalakaua Ave.,  to end at the Honolulu Marathon finish line.  Contact:  KC Carlberg 946-0346, E-mail:  TryFitness@hawaii.rr.com

March 8, 2008 Saturday 11:00AM Starts 10:00PM Ends

HAWAII STRONGEST MAN CONTEST sponsored by Power House Gym. The event is expected to have 3,500 participants.  The event will close Keawe St., starting 6am for set up, all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Pohukaina to Auahi Sts.  Contact:  Alvin Paguio 532-8000, E-mail:  pwrhsehonolulu@aol.com

March 8, 2008 Saturday 7:00AM Starts 11:00AM Ends

10th ANNUAL FT. DERUSSY BIATHLON sponsored by Hale Koa Hotel. The event is expected to have 300 participants.  Swim:  Out and back course Ft. DeRussy Beach.  Run:  From swim finish transition area to Saratoga Rd. sidewalk, to Kalia Rd., to Army Museum, to Ft. DeRussy, to Paoa Pl, to end  at transition area.  Contact: Kelly Hupp 955-9151, Fax:  955-9122,      E-mail:  huppk@halekoa.com

March 9, 2008 Sunday 6:00AM Starts 9:00AM Ends

JOHNNY FAERBER 10K RUN sponsored by RRCA/Mid Pacific Roadrunners Club. The event is expected to have 400 runners. It will start on Kalakaua Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to Kahala Ave., to Paikau St., to Diamond Head Rd., to 22nd Ave., to Kilauea Ave., to Elepaio St., to Kahala Ave., to Diamond Head Rd., to Kalakaua Ave., to finish at Honolulu Marathon finish line area. Contact: John Simonds 373-3609 For more info, visit their website: http://www.mprrc.com/

March 11, 2008 Tuesday 8:30AM Starts 9:30AM Ends

KAINALU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JOG-A-THON FUN RUN sponsored by Kainalu Elementary School. The event is expected to have 300 runners. It will start at Kainalu Elementary School backfield at Kainalu Dr., to Kainui Dr., to Kaiholu St., to Kaha St., to Kainalu Dr., to finish at the school backfield.  Contact:  Jenny P. Mansfield 282-9687, 263-1400, Fax 266-7837, E-mail:  jenny_mansfield@notes.k.12.hi.us or jennypmansfield@yahoo.com

March 15, 2008 Saturday 6:00PM Starts 8:00PM Ends

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST AGAINST THE WAR WITH IRAQ MARCH sponsored by Hawaii Not In Our Name Coalition.  The event is expected to have 500+ marchers. It will start at Honolulu Zoo grassy area near Entrance at Kapahulu/Kalakaua Aves., to Kuhio Ave., two (2) coned makai curb lanes; to Lewers St., coned Koko Head lane; to Kalakaua Ave., two (2) coned mauka curb lanes; to end at Zoo at Kapahulu/Kalakaua Aves.  TheBus/OTS (Hotline Dispatch 848-4566) Kuhio Ave. Koko Head bound route will be diverted onto Kalakaua Ave. at 5:30 pm.  Contact:  Carolyn Hadfield 286-8288 E-mail:  carolina@lava.net or their Bulletin Update 534-2255

March 16, 2008 Sunday 8:00AM Starts 9:30AM Ends

PALM SUNDAY PArade IN KALIHI-PALAMA sponsored by Kaumakapili Church. The event will have 150 marchers.  It will start at Aala Park at Beretania St.,  to Aala St., to Vineyard Blvd., to Liliha St., to King St., to finish at Banyan Court Mall.  Contact:  Patricia E.K. Medeiros 845-0908, Fax:  843-0711

March 16, 2008 Sunday 4:30PM Starts 7:30PM Ends

14th ANNUAL HONOLULU FESTIVALS PARADE sponsored by JTB Hawaii/Honolulu Festival Organizing Committee.  The event is expected to have 6,000 marchers, 20 vehicles, 5 floats, 3 bands, 12 Mikoshi.  It will start at Kalakaua Ave. at Saratoga Rd., kkhd on Kalakaua Ave., to end at Waikiki Shell parking lot, Queen Kapiolani Park. Contact Glenn Kosuge 926-2424.  For more info, visit their website:  http://www.honolulufestival.com/

March 17, 2008 Monday 12:00noon Starts 1:30PM Ends

ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE sponsored by Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Hawaii.  The event is expected to have 800 marchers, 50 vehicles, 2 floats, 5 bands.  It will start at Saratoga Rd./Kalakaua Ave., to Kalakaua Ave., to Monsarrat Ave.,  to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Contact:  Kevin Kelly 956-6651 Fax: 956-5308

March 17, 2008 Monday 6:00PM Starts 11:00PM Ends

MURPHY'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY BLOCK PARTY sponsored by Murphy's Bar & Grill. The event is expected to have 1,000+ participants.  The event will close 1) NUUANU AVE., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from King St. to Nimitz Hwy. 2) MERCHANT ST., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Nuuanu Ave. to Bethel St. 3) MARIN LN., all traffic lanes/sidewalk areas, from Smith St. to Nuuanu Ave.  Contact Don Murphy 531-0422, 754-1502 Fax: 533-4943

March 19, 2008 Wednesday 6:30PM Starts 8:30PM End

SALUTE TO Youth Parade-#1 sponsored by Coastline Travel. The event will have 1,200 marchers, 15 vehicles, 5 floats, 10 bands.  It will start at Ft. DeRussy,  to Kalakaua Ave., kkhd on Kalakaua  Ave., to Monsarrat Ave to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Streets will be closing at 6:00pm.  Contact Jay Johnson of Coastline Travel 1-714-621-1040 or Carla Crittenden 1-800-448-2374.  E-mail:  carla@coastlinetravel.com  For more info, visit their website:  http://www.hawaiiinvitational.com/

March 26, 2008 Wednesday 9:00AM Starts 11:00AM End

MAU KE ALOHA NO HAWAII PARADE sponsored by Maluohai Resident Association. The event will have 500 marchers, 20 vehicles, 2 floats & 4 bands.  It will start at Kapolei High School,  to Kapolei Pkwy., 1.1 mile towards East Kapolei site of Dept. Of Hawaiian Homelands Administration Building.  Contact:  Shirley Swinney 520-2338

March 26, 2008 Wednesday 6:30PM Starts 8:30PM End

SALUTE TO Youth Parade-#2 sponsored by Coastline Travel. The event will have 1,500 marchers, 18 vehicles, 5 floats, 12 bands.  It will start at Ft. DeRussy,  to Kalakaua Ave., kkhd on Kalakaua  Ave., to Monsarrat Ave to end at Queen Kapiolani Park.  Streets will be closing at 6:00pm. Contact Jay Johnson of Coastline Travel 1-714-621-1040 or Carla Crittenden 1-800-448-2374.  E-mail:  carla@coastlinetravel.com  For more info, visit their website:  http://www.hawaiiinvitational.com/

March 29, 2008 Saturday 4:00PM Starts 6:00PM Ends

PRINCE KUHIO COMMEMORATION PARADE sponsored by Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs.  The event is expected to have 800 marchers, 50 vehicles, 2 floats, & 4 bands.  It will start at Kalakaua Ave. at Saratoga Rd., kkhd on Kalakaua Ave., to end at Waikiki Shell parking lot, Queen Kapiolani Park. Contact:  Leimomi Khan 372-0630

March 30, 2008 Sunday 7:00AM Starts 10:00AM Ends

IROQUOIS POINT ISLAND CLUB TRIATHLON sponsored by Pacific Sport Events. The event is expected to have 350 participants.  Swim: 500 meters- Iroquois Beach out and back course ending on beach near transition area.  Bike: 13 mile- transition area, Iroquois Beach Park-Cormorant Ave-Iroquois Ave-Gannet Ave-106th St-Ibis Ave-Iroquois Dr-North Rd-West Loch Dr-Iroquois Rd-turnaround at Keaunui Dr-reverse back to North Rd-Fort Weaver Rd-Cormorant Ave-end at transition area.  Run: 5K-   Transition area, Iroquois Beach Park-Edgewater Dr-Iroquois Dr-Gannet Ave-106th St-Heron Ave-Ibis Ave-101st St-Iroquois Ave-finish at Iroquois Point Island Club.  Contact: Steven Foster 864-0113, Fax:  685-6666, E-mail:  steve@pacificsportevents.com