Special Olympics Hawaii Truck Pull

Saturday, April 5, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

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Join Special Olympics Hawaii for an epic day of fun and community spirit!  Teams of first responders, local businesses, service clubs, church groups, and more will pull a 40,000 lb. Coca-Cola semi-truck for 30 feet and compete for the fastest times in a thrilling competition to raise funds for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes.  

Special Olympics Hawaii is gearing up for the Inaugural Coca-Cola Bottling of Hawaii Truck Pull & Spring Fest, set to take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ka Makana Ali‘i. This high-energy event challenges teams of eight to go full throttle as they compete to pull a 40,000-pound Coca-Cola truck 30 feet in the fastest time.

But the fun doesn’t stop at the finish line—spectators and participants alike can also take part in the Spring Fest, featuring ono food, first responder vehicle displays, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and booths showcasing local crafts and products. Plus, don’t miss the Celebrity Exhibition Truck Pull, where local media personalities will take on the challenge and put their strength to the test!

Spring Fest attendees can look forward to an exciting lineup of live entertainment, featuring dynamic performances from Ryugen Taiko, Halau ‘O Nāpuala’ikauika’iu, and the Hoʻokele Dance Team & Musical Theatre Group. The festivities will also showcase talented artists from Maioho Music Studio and the vibrant dancers of Asian Lion Dance Team and Huaka’i Polynesia.

At the Spring Fest, attendees can shop and explore offerings from local vendors, including:

  • Chat’s Sweets
  • Crepe Haven LLC
  • Grandmas Pasteles
  • Olay’s Thai Lao Express
  • Princess Liz Creations
  • Project Sora LLC
  • Shantell’s Cocina
  • Ho`onani Love
  • Just Lei’d Handmade and Forever Gifts
  • Kanes Laulau
  • Krazy Dogs
  • Local Poke Bowl LLC
  • MM Island Shave Ice
  • NATIVERUGRATZ
  • Noʻonoʻo Hana
  • Smoked.
  • Str'Eats Of Aloha
  • The Patch Bar Hawaii
  • Uncle Lani's Poi Mochi

“The Truck Pull & Spring Fest is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of community, strength, and support,” said Special Olympics Hawaii Director of Development, Tracey Bender. “This event brings people together to ‘pull’ for Special Olympics Hawaii athletes, just as our athletes pull through challenges with determination and heart. Whether you’re joining the competition or cheering from the sidelines, you’re helping to uplift our athletes while also supporting the many local businesses that have come out to be part of this special day.”

Admission to the Spring Fest is free, and all are welcome to cheer on the competitors or simply enjoy the day’s festivities.

Mahalo to our title sponsor, Coca-Cola Bottling of Hawaii – The Odom Corporation, our venue sponsor, Ka Makana Ali‘i, and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, along with our media partners, KHON2 and iHeartMedia, for making this event possible.

Ready to shift into gear and get involved? To register your team for the truck pull, visit bit.ly/sohawaii-truckpullspringfest.

For more information on Special Olympics Hawaii, please visit sohawaii.org. Special Olympics Hawaii is also on Facebook at facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsHawaii, and on Instagram at instagram.com/sohawaii. 

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About Special Olympics Hawaii

Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Through programming in sports, health, education and community building, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by solving the global injustice, isolation, intolerance, and inactivity they face.

Founded in 1968, Special Olympics Hawaii has grown to serve over 7,000 athletes and Unified partners across the State of Hawaii. Through the unwavering commitment of over 7,800 volunteers, along with community supporters, corporate partners and foundations, Special Olympics Hawaii delivers 10 Olympic-type sports and over 50 competitions, hundreds of health screenings, and inclusive programming in more than 70 schools annually.

There is never a fee to any athlete or family to participate in Special Olympics programs. Engage with us on Facebook and Instagram. Learn more at www.sohawaii.org. 

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