🏃 Races in Hawaii

Get ready to run on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at 7:30 am in beautiful Hilo! This event offers both 5K and 10K options starting and finishing at Reeds Bay on Banyan Drive, with aid stations and snacks along the way. All finishers receive a tee-shirt and medal, plus there are awards for overall and age group winners—and if you're a BIRR member, student, or military personnel, you'll enjoy special discount pricing!

Get ready to explore an amazing out-and-back course on the scenic Old Pali Road, a closed roadway that offers gorgeous tropical scenery and some rolling hills to keep things interesting! This 5K starts and finishes at the Ko'olau Ballrooms and Conference Center in Kaneohe, where you'll enjoy the convenience of free parking. If you've never run this stunning route before, you're in for a special treat with beautiful views throughout!

This spring series welcomes Pre-K through 8th graders to tackle five weeks of fun running events tailored to their age, featuring distances from quick 50 and 75-yard sprints up to a full mile, with participants earning points based on their weekly placements. Your registration covers the complete five-week series plus race bibs, a runner shirt, a finisher medal, and goodies from sponsors, and there's even a Challenger Division with a 75-yard adaptive race where kids with disabilities can use supportive devices and have family members run alongside them. You can register on race day for individual weeks or jump into the full series, everyone gets a medal in the final week, and the top runners in each grade and gender category take home trophies.

Get ready to pound the pavement with some serious island vibes at this beloved Honolulu event, now in its fourth year! You'll start near the keyhole and loop through Magic Island while soaking in those postcard-perfect views of Waikiki, sparkling turquoise waters, and the sunrise painting Diamond Head golden—all with the ocean soundtrack of crashing waves keeping you company. Whether you're tackling the 5K or the 10K, this is one race you won't forget, hosted right in the heart of Ala Moana's beautiful park.

Get ready to pound the pavement through gorgeous macadamia nut and coffee plantations in Pahala, Hawaii! Whether you're looking to test yourself with a quick 5K or tackle the ultimate 50K challenge, this event has a distance for every runner—with moderate to seriously tough terrain options to keep things interesting.

Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 27, 2026, to tackle this exciting 10-mile loop through Honolulu's stunning Makiki Heights area! You'll start bright and early at 6:30 a.m. (or 6:00 a.m. if you prefer a more relaxed pace) from near Halau Kumana School, then experience the challenge of climbing up Makiki Heights Drive and Tantalus Drive for roughly five miles, followed by a refreshing downhill cruise on Round Top Drive before finishing with one final uphill push. Don't forget your flashlight and arrive by 5:45 a.m. to check in!

Lace up for a meaningful 9K run along beautiful Mamala Bay Drive in Honolulu on Friday, October 3, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM at Hickam Beach—a fast, flat out-and-back course that honors the historic "Missing Man" route. The first 25 runners to register will score an official race shirt and challenge coin, plus you'll be supporting an awesome cause: proceeds benefit the memory care wing at Air Force Enlisted Village's Hawthorn House, which provides care for military families dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia. This AFSA Chapter 1550-hosted memorial run is about so much more than crossing the finish line—it's about giving back to those who've served.

Get ready to celebrate pride while staying active at this awesome 5K in Honolulu on October 10, 2026, starting at 7am in Ala Moana Beach Park! Whether you're running or walking the scenic course around Magic Island, you'll be joining the LGBTQ+ community and allies for a fun morning that gives back—all proceeds support Spill The Tea Cafe, a nonprofit serving Hawaiian youth. Stick around after to enjoy the awards ceremony with prizes for top finishers across multiple categories, grab your commemorative t-shirt, and celebrate with your fellow participants!

Get your bike in peak condition with PLAYTRI's trusted mechanics right here in Kamuela—the official triathlon gear experts of IRONMAN are bringing their full service shop to you! Whether you need a quick pre-race tune-up or a complete overhaul, they'll make sure your bike is race-ready and running smooth for those Hawaiian miles. You'll find them onsite before and during race day offering bike services and repairs (just a heads up: bike rentals won't be available at this event).

Get ready to run in the beautiful Honolulu sunshine at this beloved 5K event, making its triumphant return this year at Magic Island/Ala Moana Beach Park on Sunday, October 11th! Whether you're 7 years old or 70, you'll love the scenic, straightforward loop around the beach park while supporting a great cause. Sign up early to snag the best registration rate, with options starting at $30 for early birds and special discounts available for student groups!

Join us in beautiful Kailua Kona to help protect Hawai'i's precious dry forests while you run! This event celebrates Pu'u Wa'awa'a, home to eight endangered bird species and over 40 rare plants, and supports ongoing conservation efforts against threats like wildfires and invasive species. We're keeping this race eco-friendly with no cups and ask that you leave your furry friends at home so we can safeguard the incredible native wildlife that calls this forest home.