The Great Aloha Run, one of Hawaii’s largest community sporting events and fundraisers, has ended after 41 years. The 8.15-mile race, which began in 1985, held its final run in February and will not return for a 42nd year.

Founder Carole Kai Onouye said her decision to retire marked the right time to bring the event to a close. She expressed gratitude to her family, sponsors and thousands of participants who helped sustain the race for more than four decades.

“After 41 awesome years, I am looking forward to retirement and spending time with my supportive husband, Eddie,” she said. “It is my hope that possibly with a new entity the Great Aloha Run can continue to support worthy charities in Hawaii.”

The Great Aloha Run was more than just a race.

From its first year, when nearly 12,000 p

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