Miles
Race distance along Kauaʻi’s dramatic Na Pali coastline.
Kauaʻi Outrigger Association Presents
Na Pali
Challenge
2026 race date: August 8th
A 37-mile outrigger canoe race along one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world.
The World’s Most Beautiful Race
37 miles down the legendary Na Pali Coast.
The Na Pali Challenge brings top paddling athletes to Kauaʻi for a race shaped by endurance, teamwork, ocean knowledge, and the beauty of the island’s northwest coast.
Wahine and kāne crews work together, alternating turns in the canoe and making water changes throughout the course.
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Race Overview
Challenge Details
Athletes
Teams are made up of wahine and kāne paddlers working together.
Minute Changes
Crews alternate turns in the canoe during the race.
2026 Results
Division Winners
| Division | Winner | Time | Bib | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NaOpio U/O | 02 80 Kalanipuu Niumalu NaOpio U/O | 4:59:10.4 | 02 | 1st Start |
| NaOpio | 01 80 Niumalu Ima Ola Jrs | 5:09:26.9 | 01 | 1st Start |
| 60 Unlimited | 24 87L Lanikuuwaa NCC/WCC | 5:19:30.8 | 24 | 1st Start |
| 60 Traditional | 47 Tahiti Nui Tai Waa 87B | 6:27:45.6 | 47 | 1st Start |
| Open Traditional | 30 87K Lawakua NaMolokama/Bradley | 4:49:10.3 | 30 | 2nd Start |
| 40 Traditional | 42 87I Laamaomao NaMolokama | 5:21:02.2 | 42 | 2nd Start |
| 50 Traditional | 46 81B Imua Kakou Outrigger Santa Cruz | 5:47:55.3 | 46 | 2nd Start |
| 40 Unlimited | 18 85Q Alaoli Kaiola/Hanalei | 4:28:46.5 | 18 | 3rd Start |
| Open Unlimited | 11 80 Mokuweo Poisson Crew | 4:33:36.1 | 11 | 3rd Start |
| 50 Unlimited | 22 01 Keaupuni Puuwai | 4:48:59.7 | 22 | 3rd Start |
