About This Race
The 24th Freedom Run to Raise Awareness of Epilepsy
5K & 10K Timed Run or a 1-mile Untimed Walk, Stroll, Skip, or Roll
๐Join Us for the Freedom Run/Walk โ A Celebration of Strength, Hope & Seizure Freedom!
The Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaiโiโs annual Freedom Run/Walk brings together families, friends, and community members to raise awareness and support those impacted by epilepsy.
Freedom means freedom from stigma and fear around seizures โ and weโre running (and walking!) together for a more informed, inclusive Hawaiโi.
๐ Event Details
๐๏ธ Sunday, August 2, 2026
๐ Kailua High School โ 451 Ulumanu Dr., Kailua, Oโahu
๐ Check-in: 5:30 AM
โฐ Start Time: 7:00 AM sharp
๐ Choose Your Distance
๐ 10K & 5K Timed Run (chip-timed by Timeline Hawaiโi)
๐ต $50 (includes race shirt for adults while supplies last ๐)
๐ง๐ง Youth 5K & 10K Timed Run (Ages 8โ17)
๐ต $25 (includes youth race shirt while supplies last ๐)
๐ถโโ๏ธ 1-Mile Awareness Walk (untimed)
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FREE โข Open to all ages โข Walk, stroll, skip, or rollโeveryone is welcome!
๐ฝ Includes a regular bib (not chip-timed)
๐ Optional event shirt: $15 (while supplies last)
๐ Perks & Prizes
๐ง๐ง Keiki Deal: First 100 keiki registrants get a special gift for participating
๐๏ธ Early Bird Prize: Register by [date] for a chance to win a $200+ gift basket
๐งข Race Day Bonus: First arrivals get a custom embroidered visor
๐ง Cool Down Treat: Registered 5K/10K runners & volunteers enjoy a refreshing shave ice after the race!
๐พ New in 2026: โBark for Epilepsyโ Bandana
Want your pup to join the fun (in spirit)?
๐พ โBark for Epilepsyโ Bandana (Purple Paws Pack) add-on: $15 (limited quantity)
Friendly note for pet lovers: Our host location is a school campus and has a no-pets policy on site. If you bring your furry friend, please keep them leashed and enjoy the designated nearby cheering area. Mahalo for helping us follow campus rules while keeping the spirit of the event fun and welcoming. ๐
๐ On-Site Fun
๐ Platinum Partner: Hawaiโi Pacific Neuroscience (HPN)
๐ฎ Visit sponsor booths for games + health education
๐พ Pet Oasis: Learn about pet seizures & safety (sponsored by Enchanted Lake Pets)
โจ Costume contests: Most Purple ๐ โข Best Superhero ๐ฆธ โข Best Dressed Pet ๐ถ โข and more!
๐ฅ Fundraising Incentives
Want to help even more? Fundraise and earn prizes! ๐ฏ
๐ผ Raise $150: Waist Pack
๐ฟ Raise $300: [Prize]
๐ Raise $1,000+: Hydration Backpack
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Awards
๐ Top Runners (10K/5K โ chip timed)
๐ช Top Individual Fundraisers
๐ฏ Largest / Most Spirited Team
๐ Most Purple
๐พ Most Creatively Dressed Pet
๐ฆธ Best Superhero Costume
๐ Why It Matters
The Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaiโi (EFH) is the only local nonprofit dedicated solely to epilepsy in Hawaiโiโserving an estimated 14,000 people, including about 2,000 children.
๐ Seizures are among the top three medical emergencies in schools.
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All proceeds stay in Hawaiโi and support local programs, including:
๐ Seizure First Aid training โข ๐ฃ๏ธ community education โข ๐จ group art & support groups โข ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง โohana outings โข ๐ค referral & advocacy services โข ๐ค annual community education conference
EFHโs mission: Improving the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research and connection.
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Mahalo for being part of our Freedom Run โohanaโletโs run for awareness, inclusion, and freedom from stigma. ๐
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