The 2023 Hapalua Hawaii's Half Marathon | The Chase Featuring '21 Olympic Marathon Bronze Meadlist Molly Seidel
The Hapalua, Hawaii's Half Marathon and The Chase On April 16th, 2023, I had the privilege of covering Olympic Bronze Medalist Molly Seidel's participation in The Hapalua, Hawaii's Half Marathon. The event marked the 13th Hapalua and the 10th edition of The Chase, an exciting race within the race that adds an extra layer of competition and unpredictability. In this unique format, 18 of the top runners in Hawaii, known as Team Hawaii, receive a handicap ranging from 27 to 9 minutes, giving them a head start over the professional athletes. The anticipation was testing my nerves as the day unfolded, and I couldn't wait to witness this thrilling event firsthand. The hotel alarm went off at 2:30am, and I had a half hour to start my walk over to the Waikiki Shell to rendezvous with my motorcycle driver at 3:30am. This was my seventh time covering The Chase, first time on a bike. The race offers a stunning and diverse course, taking runners through some of the most beautiful ...