11th 'LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS' to be Held in Hawaii
Hawaii HIS Corporation, a local subsidiary of H.I.S. Co., Ltd., will host the 11th 'LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS' in Honolulu on October 11, 2026, aiming to support the local community and marine ecosystem conservation.
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Hawaii HIS Corporation (Headquarters: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, hereinafter 'HIS Hawaii'), a local subsidiary of H.I.S. Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'HIS'), will hold the 11th 'LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS' in Honolulu on October 11, 2026.
The 'LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS' began in 2011 with the aim of supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. It has supported the 'Hawaii Rainbow Kids Project,' which invites junior high school students from areas affected by the earthquake and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident to Hawaii to foster friendships with Hawaiian children through experiential learning. Since 2014, it has become a regular event rooted in the local community, supporting Hawaii's society. The course starts from Ala Moana Beach Park and finishes at Magic Island, followed by a beach cleanup activity after the race.
For the second consecutive year, all participation fees from the 'LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS' will be donated to the Waikiki Aquarium, which is dedicated to the research and conservation of Hawaii's coral reefs and marine ecosystems. The donations will be used for the renovation of the 'Edge of the Reef' exhibit, which recreates Hawaii's coral reefs, supporting opportunities to deepen understanding of the marine ecosystem. In 2025, 371 participants contributed $20,476. Furthermore, participants in the charity run will receive a ticket to experience 'XploreRide Hawaii produced by NAKED, INC.,' Hawaii's first XR technology-driven tourism entertainment tour launched in February last year, at a special price of $10 (regular price $29), with the entire amount also being donated to the same aquarium.
HIS has signed a partnership cooperation memorandum with the Japan Office of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to promote 'Mālama Hawaiʻi' (the spirit of caring for Hawaii), aiming to foster 'regenerative tourism' where natural environments, traditions, and culture are protected, and local communities and tourists together build a sustainable society. Through the 'LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS,' we provide an opportunity for all local residents and tourists to experience the charm of Hawaii and contribute to the local community through 'Mālama Hawaiʻi.'
Event Name: 【LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS】
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Location: Ala Moana Beach Park
Schedule: 7:00 AM Race Start (tentative)
Eligibility: Individuals aged 7 and above on the day of the event
Organizer: HIS Hawaii
Race Management: Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club
Registration: Entry site https://runsignup.com/Race/HI/Honolulu/LeaLeaCharityRun5K
Participation Fee: $30-$50 *Varies by entry date. A new student discount has been introduced this year.
"We sincerely thank HIS Hawaii for their long-standing support and the donations from the 'LeaLea Charity Run.' The donations received will be utilized for the renovation of our important exhibit, 'Edge of the Reef.' We will refresh the 7,500-gallon outdoor exhibit where yellow tangs and corals live, and continue to advance our mission of preserving and showcasing the beauty of Hawaii's marine ecosystem together."
Dr. Judith Lemus
Interim Director, Waikiki Aquarium
The 'LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS' began in 2011 with the aim of supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. It has supported the 'Hawaii Rainbow Kids Project,' which invites junior high school students from areas affected by the earthquake and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident to Hawaii to foster friendships with Hawaiian children through experiential learning. Since 2014, it has become a regular event rooted in the local community, supporting Hawaii's society. The course starts from Ala Moana Beach Park and finishes at Magic Island, followed by a beach cleanup activity after the race.
For the second consecutive year, all participation fees from the 'LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS' will be donated to the Waikiki Aquarium, which is dedicated to the research and conservation of Hawaii's coral reefs and marine ecosystems. The donations will be used for the renovation of the 'Edge of the Reef' exhibit, which recreates Hawaii's coral reefs, supporting opportunities to deepen understanding of the marine ecosystem. In 2025, 371 participants contributed $20,476. Furthermore, participants in the charity run will receive a ticket to experience 'XploreRide Hawaii produced by NAKED, INC.,' Hawaii's first XR technology-driven tourism entertainment tour launched in February last year, at a special price of $10 (regular price $29), with the entire amount also being donated to the same aquarium.
HIS has signed a partnership cooperation memorandum with the Japan Office of the Hawaii Tourism Authority to promote 'Mālama Hawaiʻi' (the spirit of caring for Hawaii), aiming to foster 'regenerative tourism' where natural environments, traditions, and culture are protected, and local communities and tourists together build a sustainable society. Through the 'LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS,' we provide an opportunity for all local residents and tourists to experience the charm of Hawaii and contribute to the local community through 'Mālama Hawaiʻi.'
Event Name: 【LeaLea Charity Run 5K by HIS】
Date: October 11, 2026 (Sunday)
Location: Ala Moana Beach Park
Schedule: 7:00 AM Race Start (tentative)
Eligibility: Individuals aged 7 and above on the day of the event
Organizer: HIS Hawaii
Race Management: Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club
Registration: Entry site https://runsignup.com/Race/HI/Honolulu/LeaLeaCharityRun5K
Participation Fee: $30-$50 *Varies by entry date. A new student discount has been introduced this year.
"We sincerely thank HIS Hawaii for their long-standing support and the donations from the 'LeaLea Charity Run.' The donations received will be utilized for the renovation of our important exhibit, 'Edge of the Reef.' We will refresh the 7,500-gallon outdoor exhibit where yellow tangs and corals live, and continue to advance our mission of preserving and showcasing the beauty of Hawaii's marine ecosystem together."
Dr. Judith Lemus
Interim Director, Waikiki Aquarium