The Chase
In the Hapalua Chase, the best local runners from Hawaii get a head start on some of the best professional runners in the world. The pros will chase down the local guys and girls to the finish line.
Team Hawaii runners are getting head starts/handicaps ranging from 7 to 23 minutes on the professionals.
Prize Purse
An $6,750 prize purse is up for grabs. First across the line is the winner!
- First, $3,000
- Second, $2,000
- Third, $1,000
- Fourth, $500
- Fifth, $250
Professional Chasers
Professional Chaser Sharon Lokedi Pro Chaser 

Sharon is a long-distance runner from the major city of Eldoret, Kenya.
Finished 4th at the 2022 United Airlines Half Marathon in New York City.
Professional Chaser Ed Cheserek Pro Chaser ![]()
Ed Cheserek is a 17-time NCAA champion collegiate distance runner for the University of Oregon.
Three time winner of the Kalakaua Merrie Mile in Waikiki.
2nd at the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, March 2022 in a time of 60:37
Team Hawaii 2022
Team Hawaii Patrick Stover Big Island 

I was born and raised in Kona on the Big Island. I was always a very active keiki I played soccer growing up and loved going to the beach.
Instagram: @pstover88
Team Hawaii Matt Holton Big Island 

4 X Kama’aina Honolulu Marathon, 8 X member Team Hawai’i at the Hapalua Half Marathon.
Team Hawaii David Collier Big Island 

2022 Hilo Marathon Winner
2022 Kona Run for Hops 10k Winner
2021 Ka'u Coffee Trail Run Half Marathon Winner
Team Hawaii Laura Ankrum Big Island 

2020 King's Runner 10k - 39:50
Big Island mother of 3 and family physician who loves to run.
Team Hawaii Patrick Hearn Oahu 

Winner of 2016 Baltimore Marathon (2:26), winner of 2017 Shamrock Marathon (2:32), and 2nd in 2018 Marine Corps Marathon (2:23).
Team Hawaii Kevin Enriques Oahu 

Top Male Kama’aina in 2010 and 2016 Honolulu Marathon, Member of winning Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden team from 2013 to 2015.
Instagram: @kev_en2
Team Hawaii Emily Reynolds Oahu 

PR includes the 2022 King’s Runner 10K where she finished in 39:49.
Team Hawaii Rebecca Canfield Oahu 

5K (2019): 19:22
King’s 10K (2020): 40:51
Honolulu Marathon (2019): 3:30:13
Team Hawaii Carly Brown Oahu 

Carly Killam, 34, Oahu. Carly was born and raised in Kailua and graduated from Punahou School, where she ran cross-country, track and paddled. She attended Willamette University where she also ran cross-country and track.
Team Hawaii Tiffany McHowell Oahu 

Marathon PR: 3:16:27
Half Marathon PR: 1:30
10K PR: 39:45
Team Hawaii Amanda Beaman Oahu 

2016 Hapalua, Team Hawaii: 1:25:23
2019 Portland Marathon: 3:10:51
2021 Honolulu Marathon Female Kama’aina Champion
Team Hawaii Jacob Melnick Oahu 

2020 Great Aloha Run - 46:16 (10th male finisher)
Inaugural Augusta 1/2 Marathon - 1st
5K - 15:08
Team Hawaii Patrick Stover Big Island 

I was born and raised in Kona on the Big Island. I was always a very active keiki I played soccer growing up and loved going to the beach.
Instagram: @pstover88
Team Hawaii Matt Holton Big Island 

4 X Kama’aina Honolulu Marathon, 8 X member Team Hawai’i at the Hapalua Half Marathon.
Team Hawaii David Collier Big Island 

2022 Hilo Marathon Winner
2022 Kona Run for Hops 10k Winner
2021 Ka'u Coffee Trail Run Half Marathon Winner
Team Hawaii Laura Ankrum Big Island 

2020 King's Runner 10k - 39:50
Big Island mother of 3 and family physician who loves to run.
Team Hawaii Patrick Hearn Oahu 

Winner of 2016 Baltimore Marathon (2:26), winner of 2017 Shamrock Marathon (2:32), and 2nd in 2018 Marine Corps Marathon (2:23).
Team Hawaii Kevin Enriques Oahu 

Top Male Kama’aina in 2010 and 2016 Honolulu Marathon, Member of winning Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden team from 2013 to 2015.
Instagram: @kev_en2
Team Hawaii Emily Reynolds Oahu 

PR includes the 2022 King’s Runner 10K where she finished in 39:49.
Team Hawaii Rebecca Canfield Oahu 

5K (2019): 19:22
King’s 10K (2020): 40:51
Honolulu Marathon (2019): 3:30:13
Team Hawaii Carly Brown Oahu 

Carly Killam, 34, Oahu. Carly was born and raised in Kailua and graduated from Punahou School, where she ran cross-country, track and paddled. She attended Willamette University where she also ran cross-country and track.
Team Hawaii Tiffany McHowell Oahu 

Marathon PR: 3:16:27
Half Marathon PR: 1:30
10K PR: 39:45
Team Hawaii Amanda Beaman Oahu 

2016 Hapalua, Team Hawaii: 1:25:23
2019 Portland Marathon: 3:10:51
2021 Honolulu Marathon Female Kama’aina Champion
Team Hawaii Jacob Melnick Oahu 

2020 Great Aloha Run - 46:16 (10th male finisher)
Inaugural Augusta 1/2 Marathon - 1st
5K - 15:08