
From the Organizer
Run the scenic coast of Kailua-Kona down Ali’i Drive to the infamous “Pit” at the “End of the World”! Enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean as you complete the half marathon or 5k distances and celebrate with a cup of coffee!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
52°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mauna Loa 5 Nne, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
KOA
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole · 23 mi
Time Zone
Hawaii-Aleutian Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon & 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
100% Pure Kona Coffee Half Marathon & 5k
Nov 14, 2026