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. Please note, for the safety of all of our participants, dogs and strollers are not allowed on the course.
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
89°
Typical Low
72°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kahului Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wailuku, HI
Elevation
273 ft
Nearest Airport
OGG
Kahului International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Hawaii-Aleutian Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Iao Valley 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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 race held in Wailuku, Hawaii on July 19, 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 Iao Valley 5K & 10K?
- Sunday, July 19, 2026 in Wailuku, Hawaii at 30 N. Church St., Wailuku, HI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Iao Valley 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Iao Valley 5K & 10K
Jul 19, 2026