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Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Date
November 21, 2026
Distance
5K · 10K · Half Marathon

From the Organizer

From the coast of West O’ahu and Hawai’i’s one and only waterfront recreation facility, Wai Kai, Aloha Racing brings you our 4th annual Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon and 5K Turkey Trot for Heroes!  Getting you up close and personal with the magnificent shoreline in Ewa Beach, athletes will enjoy these flat & fast courses while experiencing a connection to the water, land and rich culture of Hawai’i.

Distances & Pricing

5K6:40 AMRegister →
10K6:30 AMRegister →
Half Marathon6:20 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.

Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.

The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.

How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon?
Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon is a running event held in Ewa Beach, HI. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon?
Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Ewa Beach, HI at 91-1621 Keone'ula Blvd, Ewa Beach, HI. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Makoa 5K, 10K & Half Marathon

Nov 21, 2026

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