From the Organizer
Come run a scenic route through Iao Valley State Park. The run will start near the intersection of Church St & Vineyard St. and will head up W. Vineyard St., onto Main St. and up to the scenic Iao Valley State Park. After the turn around, enjoy a rolling downhill back to Wailuku.
Registration will open May 11, 2026. Register by June 11 to guarantee shirt size.
Packet Pick-Up - Saturday July 18 from noon until 4pm at the The Parlay, 2086 Main St. Wailuku. Come visit them Sunday after the race for post-race nutrition. Show your bib to receive a special discount!!
Parking is conveniently located at the Wailuku Parking Garage. 2 hours free with valid Hawai'i ID or $1/hr.
Distances & Pricing
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 Iao Valley 5K & 10K?
- Iao Valley 5K & 10K is a running event held in Wailuku, HI. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Iao Valley 5K & 10K?
- Sunday, July 19, 2026 in Wailuku, HI at 30 N. Church St., Wailuku, HI. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Iao Valley 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Iao Valley 5K & 10K
Jul 19, 2026