Holo Kahakai 5K, 10K or 1/2 Marathon Fun Run
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- Kahakai Park, Pahoa, HI
- Distance
- Holo Kahakai 5K Fun Run · Holo Kahakai 10K Fun Run · Holo Kahakai 1/2 Marathon Fun Run
From the Organizer
Join Big Island Road Runners on Saturday June 13, 2026 starting at 7:00 am for the Holo Kahakai Fun Run.
We will mark out 3 distances- 5k, 10k and ½ marathon. This event starts at the ocean front Kahakai Park in Pahoa. You will run/walk through the dappled sunlight under the canopy of old growth mango and lauhala trees along scenic Old Govt Beach Rd! Those running the ½ marathon will run to HWY 132 then up the Hwy about 1 mile before turning around and coming back the same way.
Meet at Kahakai Park in Pahoa – Run starts at 7:00 AM sharp. Event ends at 10:30 AM.
Directions: From HWY 130 take Kahakai Blvd which is just past the Pahoa Roundabout. Follow to the very end where you will run into the park.
Self-serve Aid Stations will be provided but bring your own hydration in case it is hot😊
Water and Snacks at the end.
Free to BIRR members, $10 donation for non-members.
If you are a BIRR Member the $10 donation will be dropped from your registration.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
80°
Low
68°
Conditions
Scattered rain showers
Chance of Rain
39%
Wind
5 to 9 mph
Host City
About Pahoa, HI
Elevation
411 ft
Nearest Airport
ITO
Hilo International Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
KOA
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole · 75 mi
Time Zone
Hawaii-Aleutian Time
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- Race
- Holo Kahakai 5K, 10K or 1/2 Marathon Fun Run
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Location
- Kahakai Park, Pahoa, HI
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Holo Kahakai 5K, 10K or 1/2 Marathon Fun Run?
- Holo Kahakai 5K, 10K or 1/2 Marathon Fun Run is a running race held in Pahoa, Hawaii on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Holo Kahakai 5K, 10K or 1/2 Marathon Fun Run?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Pahoa, Hawaii at Kahakai Park, Pahoa, HI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Holo Kahakai 5K, 10K or 1/2 Marathon Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Holo Kahakai 5K, 10K or 1/2 Marathon Fun Run
Jun 13, 2026