The organizers of the Moloka‘i 2 O‘ahu Paddleboard World Championships (M2O) have officially confirmed that the 27th edition of the iconic channel crossing will take place over the final two weekends of July 2026. The prestigious event, known worldwide as the premier long-distance paddleboard race, will once again bring elite foil, wing, prone, and SUP athletes to Hawai‘i’s storied Kaiwi Channel.
Supported by the Moloka‘i community, the 20256M2O is expected to deliver another year of world-class competition, challenging conditions, and celebrated ocean tradition.
2026 M2O Event Dates
Foil / Wing Race
📅 Monday, July 20, 2026
This race will serve as the final competition for the Koa Kai Crown, and the Monday start date gives athletes an additional recovery day leading into the M2O Foil Edition.
Prone / SUP Race
📅 Sunday, July 26, 2026
Registration
🗓️ Opens in March 2026
Registration will open simultaneously for both the Foil/Wing and Prone/SUP divisions.
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Athletes and fans are encouraged to secure their spots early, as interest is expected to be high following the continued growth of foil and wing racing worldwide.
Stand Up Magazin Insider knowledge: We have spoken to the Organizer of the M2M and learned that the funding for the race is not in dry sheets as of yet. Clare Albino will confirm the race weekend in February. Funding needs to come from somewhere and if there are not enough sponsors entry fees will have to go up substantially.
The Stand Up Magazin would love to be a sponsor of both races, but is depending on sponsorship itself. Before we can financially support events and athletes, we need our readers to become sponsors.
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