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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
71-1645 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kailua Kona HI
5K · 10K
62–77°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
64–73°F
dry
2024
60–79°F
dry
2023
64–78°F
dry
2022
60–78°F
dry
2021
59–77°F
dry
2020
64–77°F
rain
2019
63–77°F
dry
2018
61–77°F
dry
2017
57–75°F
dry
2016
58–76°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
Run for the Dry Forest supports conservation and restoration of dry forests in Hawai‘i. Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a contains some of the few remaining patches of dry forest, and was once considered the most botanically rich forest in Hawai‘i. Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a contains 8 endangered birds and at least 40 rare plants, of which 22 are listed as endangered or proposed for listing. Ongoing research is exploring how to mitigate current threats to the forest, which include wildfire, invasives, and introduced ungulates.
Event Details
Date: October 17, 2026
Location: 71-1645 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kailua Kona, HI
Important Notes
- Dogs: Dogs are NOT allowed at Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a to protect the native wildlife. Please keep your pets at home.
- Cupless Event: This is a cupless event. Unnecessary waste and trash is something we are working to eliminate at events.
- HydraPak SpeedCup: Runners will receive a reusable HydraPak SpeedCup for use on and off the course.
- Bring Your Cup: Please bring your cup from past years and help our environment.
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