Race for Rescue
Race for Rescue is a running race on October 1–31, 2026 in Honolulu, HI, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- October 1–31, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Race for Rescue, Oahu Search and Rescue’s primary fund raising event, is a 5K run that has been held each year, in October. For 2026, the course will be held at Kaiwi Mauka, at the south eastern tip of Oahu. Located just outside of Hawaii Kai, this stunning race course, winds it's way up into the valley gaining elevation above the golf course, before looping back down hill to the start/finish line.
OSAR relies on this event to fund our organization for the next year, covering costs like insurance, technical rescue gear, and educational supplies. It's the support of our community that allows us to support our community!
This year there will be two different events:
- The RACE for RESCUE 5K will be held on October 31st in Hawaii Kai . Enjoy the amazing scenery while you run/walk a 5K out and back. Like last year, this course is not stroller friendly.
- The VIRTUAL 5K can be run any time during the race window (October 1st - October 31st), anywhere in the world. You simply run/walk 5k at the location and time of your choosing, and then upload your time to the race website.
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
85°
Typical Low
73°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waimanalo Exp F 795.1, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Honolulu, HI
City Elevation
199 ft
Nearest Airport
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport · 5 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Race for Rescue, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
80
Days to train
- Race
- Race for Rescue
- Date
- October 1–31, 2026
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Honolulu than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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Race for Rescue
Oct 1, 2026