
From the Organizer
LavaKids Aquathon is a swim/run event on the Saturday before the Lavaman Triathlon. It takes place in a protected lagoon at the Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort.
Short course for ages 7-10: 100 meter swim, 1k run.
Long course for ages 11 - 14: 200 meter swim, 2k run.
Keiki Dash is a 1k run for kids 6 and under.
Lavakids is an 501c3 nonprofit organization. All event revenue goes to support youth development in sport in the local communities of Hawaii Island.
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
85°
Typical Low
71°
Chance of Rain
10%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Puukohola Heiau 98.1, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
269 ft
Nearest Airport
KOA
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole · 22 mi
Time Zone
Hawaii-Aleutian Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Days to train
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LavaKids Aquathonn & Keiki Dash
Apr 3, 2027