On Sunday, November 7, 150 health-conscious walkers and runners participated in the 2nd Annual Old Koloa Sugar Mill Walk/Run. For the second year, the Annual Old Koloa Sugar Mill Walk/Run was a very successful event, and helped raise money for
On Sunday, November 7, 150 health-conscious walkers and runners participated in the 2nd Annual Old Koloa Sugar Mill Walk/Run. For the second year, the Annual Old Koloa Sugar Mill Walk/Run was a very successful event, and helped raise money for wellness events at Wilcox Health. This year, participants had a choice of distance: 5K, 10K, and 10 miles.
The course started at Anne Knudsen Park in Koloa via the bypass road to the sugar mill and back. Race Director, Pam Kruse of Fit Bodies said, “This was another successful partnership with Wilcox Health Foundation. The course is beautiful, the turnout better than ever, and the support from the community and businesses very generous. Thanks especially to Debi Leyva at Wilcox Health Foundation for the over-all coordination, and the many volunteers that worked so hard to make this event happen and support a good cause.”
Proceeds from the race go to Wilcox Health Foundation and are allocated for health and wellness programs at Wilcox.
All participants received a free t-shirt again featuring “The Old Koloa Sugar Mill,” an original watercolor by local artist, Helen Mehl, who created the art expressly for the event, and who is also a volunteer at Wilcox Health. Following the race, awards went to overall male and female finishers, and medals went to age group winners. Participants enjoyed a healthy breakfast and there was entertainment by Albert Genozia’s band, “Vicious Styles Hawai‘i” and door prize drawings for massages, dinners, athletic gear, outdoor activities and more.
The major sponsors for the race were Wilcox Health Foundation, Fit Bodies, Brennecke’s Beach Broiler Restaurant, and the County of Kauai. Other sponsors include Active.com, ANARA Spa at the Hyatt Regency, Asics Tiger Corporation, Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., Big Save Inc, Captain Andy’s Sailing Adventures, Cost U Less, Curves, Esaki Produce, First Class Travel, GNC, Gaylord’s Restaurant, Grove Farm Company, Hammergel Hawaii, Helen Mehl, Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa, Jamba Juice, Juan Ramirez -Massage, Kauai Athletic Club, Kauai Beverage & Ice Cream Co., Kauai Police Department, Kauai Fire Department, Kauairun.com – Walter Bono, Keoki’s Paradise, Makaha Resort Golf Club, Mary Kay Cosmetics- Lani Yukimura, Menehune Water, Outfitters Kauai, Outrigger Hotels – Kiahuna Plantation, Outrigger Ohana Hotels – Waikiki, Princeville Health Club & Spa, Puakea Golf Course, Reebok, Runner’s World, Sheraton Kauai Resort, SPN – Propel Fitness Water, The Rotary Club – Kalepa Sunrise, Venture’s Associates, Inc, Vicious Sytles Hawaii and 87.7 Coast FM radio.
