NORTH SHORE CHALLENGE - DAY 1

MAHALO TO OTTOMATIC + ER CANOES, FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP!

Don't miss Day 1 of the North Shore Challenge (NSC) Kahakuloa & Maliko Weekend!

NSC is the 1st set of races in MPH's Elite Racing Series.
This Course starts at Maliko Gulch, passes around Kahakuloa, and ends at D.T. Fleming Park ~ 23 Miles.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

This race is for paddlers with rough open ocean experience only. Conditions are unpredictable and safety is our primary goal. For your entry to be considered you must either:

Pre-qualify by completing one of these races IRON within the specified time:
1. M2M or the Molokai Challenge in under 4 hours
2. North Shore Challenge - (Maliko to Fleming) in under 4.5 hours
3. Kaiwi Solo in under 6 hours
4. Further qualifying criteria (see note 2 below) will be required if you are 1.) entering as an OC-1 paddler having only raced on an OC-2; 2.) entering to paddle iron having only raced on a relay team; or 3.) your qualifying time is over 5 years ago.
5. OC-6 experience will NOT be considered.

- OR -

Answer the qualifying questions in the Paddler Registration Form so that MPH can determine if you qualify to race including 1.) your rough water open ocean racing experience & finishing time(s), & 2.) The email address of an MPH-recognized coach who can vouch for your level of expertise.

If the MPH race director believes that you may not be able to complete the race in under 4.5 hours safely, your entry will be denied. Your entry will be cancelled if the MPH race director is unable to verify your ability due to a lack of information or unknown references. Please note your entry fee will be refunded if your entry is denied.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Please note registration for this race has multiple steps. MPH will review your qualifying information once

you complete the steps below and pay for the race. You will be notified, and your entry fee will be refunded

if you do not meet the qualifications.

VESSEL REGISTRATION - this registration on Racehub is Step 1. Claim your spot first, register the vessel you will be racing on, select your division, enter your teammates (if any), and pay your race fee.
PADDLER REGISTRATION - you will receive a link in your confirmation email after completing the vessel registration. EVERY paddler (including yourself if you are on a team) must complete their own paddler registration where we will collect specific paddler information along with a waiver. Paddler registration must be complete within 48 hours of this registration to avoid entry being cancelled.
PADDLER VERIFICATION - After completing paddler registration our vetting committee will review your qualifications and extend an official registration acceptance. You are NOT registered until you receive an email approval to participate in NSC Day 1.
ESCORT BOAT REGISTRATION - all escort captains are required to complete the escort registration and requirements. You must have an escort boat if you are a relay team. If you are going Iron or OC2, it is not mandatory to have an escort boat, but always a good idea.

CUT-OFF TIME

Race Cutoff time is 4.5 hours, any paddlers who the MPH Water Safety Officials deem not likely to complete the course in time will be picked up off the course.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ENTRY FEES
- Day 1: Entry fee of $100 per paddler
- Please note MPH 2026 Season Membership does not include this race.
REGISTRATION CLOSES
- Registration closes Wednesday April 1st, 2026 at midnight. If you miss the registration deadline and would like to race please email us at MPHreg@gmail.com and we will do our best to accommodate you. There will be no Race Day registration given the need to vet all paddlers prior to racing.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
- Please notify us as soon as possible at MPHreg@gmail.com if you need to cancel your entry.
WHAT WILL YOU NEED TO REGISTER?
- Emergency contact’s name and phone number (this cannot be someone who is also planning to race!)
- Paddle buddy contact information, this can be another paddler racing. This is someone who you check in with after the race and knows what you are wearing and other personal details (i.e. if you have your phone on you, etc.).
- If you are doing OC-2 please have your partner's full name(s), email(s), phone number(s) and their emergency contact's name(s) & phone number(s).
- When asked for a team name please put all last names and then a team name if you wanna get creative! For example: Doe/Smith: The Generic Last Names.
- What boat make are you using, what color(s) is it, & the number of the MPH 2025 Season Sticker if it has one.
- Please have a credit card ready to pay race fee. This is for our Water Safety boats, insurance, our equipment and more!
- Please note that registration ends April 3rd at midnight HST so be sure to sign up now! There is NO day of registration.

ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION

RACE DAY REQUIREMENTS
- Bright Jersey! You must wear a bright, visible jersey while racing.
- PFD! All paddlers must wear an inflatable waist pack or full size USCG approved Type I, II, III, or V Personal Flotation Device (PFD) the entire time they are paddling during every MPH event. ISO 12402-5 rating is also acceptable. If you don’t have one go see our sponsor Tri Paddle Maui to get one for the race!
- Leash! You must be connected to your boat by a leash for the entirety of the race. This way if you huli you don’t lose your boat!
- Check In! Please be sure to check in on race day and pick up your boat number if you boat does not already have a 2025 MPH Season Series number sticker on it.
RACE RESULTS
- Timed finish results will be live on the RaceHub site as soon as they are finalized after the race. We will update the MPH website with results within 1 day after the race.

If you need help with registration or have a question about the race, please contact us at mphreg@gmail.com and we will get back to you as soon as we can!

Mahalo