Hawaii’s #1 Running Resource ~ Run, Walk, Hike – Hawaii.
Kukini is a registered non-profit organization that uses running as a tool to help solve some of Hawaii’s most troubling health and social problems.
In 2014 our primary goals are:
- To help reduce childhood obesity rates by starting youth running programs in communities throughout Hawaii, including a weekly run club, and a 5K/ 1 mile race series.
- To help solve the homeless problem in Hawaii by using run clubs to boost self confidence, assist with employment, budgeting, and find affordable housing. To bring the national organization – Back on My Feet – to Honolulu.
- Create an all encompassing resource calendar with Hawaii’s run, walk, and hike events.
- Re-establish the Runner’s House. A place where like minded individuals can come together under one roof to serve as examples and leaders to the community.
- Create a fun, informative website to share Kukni’s message.
If you would like to volunteer for one of these causes, please contact us at: KukiniHawaii@gmail.com. Mahalo for your support!!
In December 2012, Kukini founder Kawika Carlson with training partner and Nike endurance athlete Jason Lester ran 26 Marathons in 26 Days at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu to bring attention to the homeless problem in the park and throughout Hawaii. A website was established and donations accepted. Over 1,000 meals were served during the month and there was a gift giveaway to children and adults on Christmas Day.
In the Hawaiian language, kukini means “runner, swift messenger, as employed by old chiefs, with a premium on their speed.”
In ancient Hawaii, Kukini were an elite class of men selected to undergo strenuous physical and mental training to become swift foot runners. Such runners were used in battles, as messengers, spies, and as athletes in foot racing in the Makahiki games.
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