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Sunday, March 21st, 2027
Kailua District Park, Kailua HI
Half · 5K
70–78°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
71–79°F
rain
2025
73–79°F
dry
2024
70–77°F
dry
2023
73–80°F
rain
2022
69–81°F
dry
2021
69–76°F
dry
2020
70–78°F
dry
2019
69–78°F
dry
2018
71–75°F
dry
2017
73–80°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
The Windward Half Marathon & 5K will be held at Kailua District Park this year, adjacent to the Kailua Intermediate School. The course follows the usual route, with the beautiful Koʻolau mountains as the backdrop.
Packet Pick Up
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 20, 1-3 pm, at ALOHA FRIDAY WHEELWORKS, 326 Kuulei Rd, Kailua. The shop faces the municipal parking lot in the back, accessible from both Maluniu Ave. and Aulike St.
- Race Day: Sunday, Race Day pick-up starting at 5 am.
- Payment: ONSITE REGISTRATION AT SATURDAY PACKET PICK-UP AND SUNDAY, MARCH 22 IS CASH ONLY, UNLESS YOU REGISTER ONLINE.
Start Times
- Half Marathon: 6:00 a.m.
- 5K: 6:05 a.m.
Timing
Your timing chip is on your bib number. Your bib number must be visible from the front. No finish time without it.
Pre-Race Instructions
Pre-race instructions for the Half Marathon and for the 5K will be given at approximately 5:45 a.m. It is your responsibility to ensure that you start with the correct race group.
Course Details
- Start: Start in front of Kailua Intermediate School.
- Half Marathon Route: Goes towards Kailua Road.
- 5K Route: Goes in the opposite direction toward Kainui Dr.
- Course Support: There will be police and course marshals all along the course, with 5 aid stations on the Half Marathon course and 1 aid station on the 5K course. The course closes at 10:00 a.m.
Parking Information
Limited parking is available at Kailua District Park. Additional ample parking is located at Kailua Library and along side streets. There is parking behind Longs and you can walk across the open field. There are two metered public parking lots in Kailua: one is off Maluniu at the Kailua Business center, the other is a parking structure off Aulike behind McDonalds.
Restroom Facilities
Restrooms and port-a-potties are located at Kailua District Park. There are also public restrooms on the Half Marathon course at Enchanted Lake Community Park.
Race Link
For more information, visit the official race page: Windward Half Marathon & 5K.
Course map
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