By far one of the more fun mud runs I've done! We ran the 2019, 10am heat and it was a blast ever in the drizzle! The obstacles were the right level of challenging for the casual OCR'er though I wish the high walls had footholds for those of us height and upper body challenged lol! The river walk was refreshing after the mud crawls but definitely watch your knees because the net crawl included lots of rocks! Outside of the obstacles, the event was SUPER organized even with the ranch tour groups passing us by. Seriously will run this one again BUT will have to take a 4-wheel drive truck to get OUT of the parking lot. Huge thanks to the guy behind us that helped us get the car out of the mud! read more

Makahiki Challenge - Challenge Courses Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii

Yelp 365 Challenge x 2 #277/365 Yelp 100 Challenge #21/100 You always read about supporting local and buying local. But, you mainly associate it with food (produce or meats), clothing, household items, etc. However, here is something local in regards to sporting events! And not just any sporting event but an OBSTACLE COURSE RACE / MUD RUN EVENT! I'm so surprised that there is no review of this event unless it is under a different name? The Makahiki Challenge has been around for the past three years I believe because I remember one of my friends sharing about her experience last year or the year prior but I paid it no mind until the Warrior Dash. One of my co-workers was so hyped about completing the Warrior Dash and the fact that it was stress-free for her because there were no penalties if you decided not to complete an obstacle, that she was anxious for the Warrior Dash to roll around again. I shared with her about the Makahiki Challenge. She signed up. I decided to sign up and surprise, surprise...my family signed up too. What is the Makahiki Challenge? From their website info: Makahiki Challenge is meant to be an annual challenge for the people of Hawaii and it's visitors. It is a chance to compete, challenge ourselves, celebrate, enjoy, and respect this beautiful island that has continued to provide for us. Here's a few more things about the Makahiki Challenge: -It's held at Kualoa Ranch (same location as the Spartan Race) -It's 3+ miles -10 to 12 obstacles, which includes an AMAZING huge slide! -Cool swag -Beautiful finisher's medal -Paina after-party (I didn't get to stay but it looked fun and crazy!) with well-known local bands -Beautiful scenery -It's filled with aloha and full of fun -The price of the event was really reasonable for an obstacle course/mud run event -No penalties if you do not or cannot complete an obstacle -Local sporting event with local sponsors (Note: If you're a company looking to sponsor or volunteer check them out if you want to help out this event. It's worth it!) The 2014 Makahiki Challenge was my first year to do this event and I have to say that it was one of the most fun events especially because my family joined in (we created our own team name and wore team shirts). The registration and packet pick-up was smooth. The obstacles were challenging, fun yet sturdy (I still can't get over the slide). It didn't matter if it rained in the 2nd half of the race because it was getting too hot anyways. From the parking to the vendors, everyone was super friendly and helpful. In my opinion, if you're looking for an event that is not really intimidating, family-friend/group oriented or individual and local with the taste of the islands, be on the lookout for the next Makahiki Challenge (2015!!!) because you don't want to miss out on this obstacle course/mud run event. Check out their website or Facebook page! read more

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We came, we saw, we conquered! After years of seeing friends post their pictures from the challenge, I finally caved in. My coworkers and I decided to sign up for this year's (2017) challenge. Free beer? Why not? YOLO. We were lucky to sign up when the early bird special opened. The whole process was simple... from sign ups, pick ups, and even the day of the challenge. We decided to carpool because of the distance from where we live because how it was priced $10 per car. Note to self purchase parking prior, if not then you'll need to pay $20 day of. So did we train? Not really. Just the typical weekly workouts at the gym. However I recommend being in some type of shape prior to the challenge. On the day of the challenge we went a couple of hours early before our heat because we didn't know about the parking situation. When we arrived, there were many people who were going in and out. Luckily, it's one way in and another way, which alleviates traffic. Yay! From the parking, it was about a 5 minute walk to the area. There was a small beer garden which had beer vendors, food trucks, and more. There was also water tanks for washing off, water for drinking, coconut water station, and a volunteer station. The challenge was full of different obstacles such as a BIG slip and slide, a mud pool, and more. Each challenge was fun and if you didn't want to do one of the obstacles, then there are no penalties. Also you get DIRTY so don't wear new shoes or new clothes unless you want them to be covered in mud. A lot of people were wearing costumes, which makes it a whole lot of fun! Good thing we decided to dress up as well. My coworkers and I loved the challenge. It was full of laughs, groans, and MUD! I think the only part that was a challenge was running up those hills. Ugh. But on the bright side, halfway of the challenge, there is a water spot which makes it helpful. After the race, we were literally drenched in mud. Yup... Luckily there were multiple tanks and water hoses to wash off. There is no way you can leave with out washing unless you want to ruin your car. After washing up, we decided to check out the concert and redeem our one free beer. Hands down best performer of the day was Braddah Walter. Yes the man who sang, Sweet Lady of Waiahole! Chee~ It was so fun! So was it worth it? Of course! It was a great experience! And an excuse to get dirty and not get yelled at. We agreed this was something our whole office should sign up for as a team bonding experience. A lot of groups from families to working places were dressed up. It's not only local but it's also way cheaper than some of the other races that are held at the same location. Makahiki Challenge, checked! read more

Makahiki Challenge - 2017 - Challenge Courses Near Me - Kaneohe, Hawaii