From the Organizer
The kau coffee trail run offers moderate to highly challenging 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon and 50K races through macadamia nut & coffee fields.
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
84°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sea Mtn 12.15, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,092 ft
Nearest Airport
ITO
Hilo International Airport · 45 mi
Major Hub
KOA
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole · 52 mi
Time Zone
Hawaii-Aleutian Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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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)
Ka’ū coffee trail runs
Sep 20, 2026