• I am a visitor in Hawaiʻi. While I am second-generation born and raised, I am not Hawaiian. That wasn't easy to cope with growing up. Hawaiʻi not only felt like home, it was the only home I knew. While running through and exploring these native Hawaiian lands on foot as a teen, I was struck by the significance of the places I traversed. It became a spiritual practice as much as it was training. I felt grounded in myself and the ʻāina.

    Running holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Hawaiians. It is a sacred form of prayer, embodying ancestral traditions. The inherent bond with nature and spirituality is one I felt before I understood.

    We cannot change that Hawaiʻi is a mecca for visitors worldwide. But we can change the way people visit. Through trail running, farming kalo, and a Hiʻuwai ceremony, we hope to celebrate Hawaiʻi through cultural education, set a standard on how to malama, or take care, when visiting, and give the participants a new sense of purpose behind their trail runs at home.

  • Trails in Hawaiʻi were used by travelers of every variety, from ruling chiefs, known as aliʻi, down to the average community member. Among the most exciting travelers were the kūkini, the Hawaiian runners. Kūkini were often of royal descent and were chosen for their vocation because of athletic ability. They logged long training miles, worked on both speed and distance, and ate a special diet similar to the foods suggested for runners today: lean meats, fish, and fresh vegetables, including a local favorite: kalo, which we will be farming at camp.

    The kūkini were employed by aliʻi to work as messengers – to swiftly carry messages between aliʻi living in different locations, to summon warriors to battle, to gather intelligence, and otherwise to do their chief's bidding. Legends grew around many of the fastest kūkini, and stories tell of kūkini going out for a run through villages spread miles apart and returning in the time it took to cook a fish or unload a canoe. The taste for competition being perhaps a basic part of human nature, foot races among the kūkini took place, and spectators bet big on their favorite runner.

  • If you would like to attend camp but are physically unable to participate in the listed camp activities, please use the contact box below for more information, and we can work together on how to accommodate you best. If you are new to trail running and are worried about completing two difficult runs, please consider working with on of the Boundless Running Coaches.

  • Kalo, or taro, is a highly nutritious staple food considered sacred by Hawaiians as the foundation of Hawaiian society. Today, kalo continues to thrive as a symbol of Hawaiian cultural identity and resilience. The revival of traditional farming practices and the recognition of kalo's importance has sparked a renewed sense of pride and connection to the land and traditions. The resurgence of kalo cultivation and the preservation of traditional practices serve as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the Hawaiian people to sustain the sacred bond between land and community. We will be farming kalo in honor of that sacred bond, to connect ourselves to the land we recreate in, and to honor Hawaiʻi and the Hawaiian people.

  • Absolutely not! Please stay within your comfort level. However, if you are nervous but still interested in trying, we will have a few excellent teachers in the water to help you along the way

    1. Welcome Dinner on Wednesday, January 31

    2. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks from RAD on February 1st and 2nd

    3. A light breakfast and snacks on February 3rd and 4th

    4. A full-blown private luau on February 3rd valued at $250

    5. Light snacks throughout the day, classic aid station food, and hydration

    6. A selection of beer, wine and nonalcoholic beverages at dinner

  • All campers will be renting rooms at Owen’s Retreat, a quaint lodge on the shores of Mokuleia on the North Shore of Oahu. During camp registration, you can stay in a studio alone or with a parter, a dorm-style room with fellow campers, or your own room by yourself or partner. View a detailed description in the registration page

  • We hope to accommodate everyone, as long as there is enough space! Please contact us using the form below so we can determine how that might work.

  • We will have two shuttles and a preferred pickup/drop-off time at the airport. You can Uber from the airport outside those times, but it will cost around $100. We will do our best to coordinate with the entire group to determine a pickup/drop-off time that works for everyone.

    1. Two-three running outfits you donʻt mind getting dirty

    2. Trail shoes that you love

    3. Outdoor slippers (aka flipflops)

    4. Indoor slippers

    5. An outfit you donʻt mind farming kalo in

    6. Warm weather casual clothes

    7. A waterproof jacket

    8. Extra snacks just in case

    9. A sturdy bathing suit that won’t fall off easily.

    10. A good attitude, open mind, and anything else you might want on a three-day trip to Hawai’i

    1. A pair of trail running shoes

    2. A Camelbak Trailrunning Pack with two soft flasks

    3. Gear from Outerknown

    4. Custom mugs by CamelBak

    5. Custom Camp Hoʻomana gear

    6. MORE SHWAG TBD

  • We will offer a full refund before October 1st, and a partial refund before November 15th.