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2 days ago
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40th annual Torch Run to honor fallen HPD officer, support Special Olympics Hawaii
HONOLULU (KHON2) — This year marks the 40th anniversary of the first Hawaiian Bank Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run, which honors a fallen police officer and helps support a great cause. 12k participants compete in 41st Great Aloha Run 'It's truly an incredible milestone that fills all of us with gratitude and pride,' said Dan Epstein, the President and CEO of Special Olympics Hawaii. 'For 40 years, this event has been more than a tradition – it's been a symbol of unity, hope, and the belief that every person deserves a chance to shine. What started as a small group of officers running in support of our athletes has grown into a powerful, statewide movement involving thousands of law enforcement volunteers from every island. It's a testament to the heart of Hawaii, where people come together, year after year, to stand up for inclusion and show our athletes that they are valued, seen, and celebrated.' According to the Honolulu Police Department, Officer Troy Barboza was shot to death on October 22, 1987, in his home. The culprit was a suspect previously arrested and charged as a result of an undercover narcotic investigation conducted by Officer Barboza. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news The festival begins at 5 p.m. on June 6, with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the Torch Run to follow. The fundraising helps support the 55th Annual State Summer Games for Special Olympics Hawaii, which runs from June 6 to June 8. Officials said they'll have hundreds of athletes from across the state come together to compete in sports like track and field, swimming, softball and powerlifting. 'The weekend kicks off with softball games and our Opening Ceremonies at Les Murakami Stadium on Friday night, where the Flame of Hope arrives,' Epstein said. 'Saturday is packed with competition and events – including swimming, track, powerlifting, and our Healthy Athletes and Young Athletes programs – and then we end the day with softball finals and our Victory Dance. On Sunday, we wrap up with more competition and Closing Ceremonies at each event site. Our State Summer Games is really a celebration of everything Special Olympics Hawaii is about – inclusion, determination, and community – and we welcome everyone to come out and cheer on our incredible athletes.' Check out more news from around Hawaii For more information and to get involved with Special Olympics Hawaii, please visit You can also follow them on Facebook at @SpecialOlympicsHawaii and Instagram at @sohawaii. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-02-2025
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12k participants compete in 41st Great Aloha Run
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Up before the sunrise and on the move, more than 12,000 runners laced up for an iconic Hawaii tradition that keeps were broken and crowds cheered for thousands of runners and walkers crossing the finish line at the 41st Great Aloha Run on Monday. What Hawaiʻi offers its citizens: New education, employment reports 'I didn't really come into it expecting to win or anything like that. But, you know, I just came out to have fun, you know, get a good workout in and it was nice to win,' stated Landon Pretre, Men's 1st place finisher. The top three finishers for women were neck and neck only seconds apart from one another. 'I was seven months pregnant with this little guy, Isaiah, last year. It was much nicer this year, not having that baby weight to carry though,' said Grace Chow, Women's 1st place finisher. 'This year, I was just thinking about seeing him at the at the finish line and being able to attend to all his needs before mine when I finished.' More than 12,000 participants, young and old, started the race at Aloha Tower, making the 8.15 mile journey toward Aloha Stadium. 'First, five miles are pretty strong, but then those challenging points came up, but we just pushed on and kept going and we did it and we finished under two hours,' stated Chris Hudak who ran with his son. According to the Great Aloha Run's co-founder, Carole Kai Onouye, the event continues growing every year. 'When we first started, it was pretty small, but there were a lot of excited people, and because of them, the race has grown to what it is today,' said Onouye, 'We were able to give over $20 million to 130 organizations.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
