Hundreds of runners turned out at Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu to raise money for the Waikiki Aquarium, good news for a community still recovering from a rough storm season.

• All registration fees go to rebuilding the aquarium's Edge of the Reef exhibit, which features Hawaiian marine life.
• Hawaii has taken heavy damage this year from the Kona low and hurricanes, and the turnout was framed as a sign of local resilience.
• The run drew both visitors and residents, part of a push to tie tourism to giving back to local nonprofits.
• Organizers run it under a broader goal of protecting Hawaii's nature, traditions, and culture.

Outlook: Funds raised should help restart work on the damaged reef exhibit, with the event likely returning next year.