Race Details
The annual Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk is a community oriented journey of approximately 4-miles along the famous Kaiwi Coast scenic highway on the island of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i. It is the only pedestrian race sanctioned for this area and limited to 3,000 entrants.
DATE
Sunday, November 22, 2026
TIME
6:30am Opening Ceremony
6:45am Race Time
LOCATION
Awāwāmalu (Sandy Beach Park)
The event begins with the sunrise over the Kaiwi Channel, a Hawaiian oli (chant) and the blowing of the pū (conch shell horn).
The course starts at Awāwāmalu (Sandy Beach), continues around the Kaiwi coastline, passes Hālona and Hanauma Bay, goes over the pedestrian overpass at Kalanianaʻole Highway and Lunalilo Home Road and finishes at the Hui Nalu Canoe Club on the shores of Maunalua Bay. Failure to go over the pedestrian overpass will result in disqualification.
Packet Pickup Locations & Dates
Hui Nalu Canoe Club Hālau - located at Maunalua Bay Beach Park (the building near the yellow and black canoes) See directions
Kahala Mall Center Court - located at 4211 Waialae Avenue See directions
Windward Mall Upstairs from Center Court - located at 46-056 Kamehameha Highway See directions
Runners HI Pearl Kai Shopping Center- located at 98-199 Kamehameha HWY Suite C-10 See directions
Awāwāmalu (Sandy Beach) - near park bathrooms – Run number pickup only. Goodie bags at hālau (finish line) on a first come, first served basis. Goodie bag and T-shirt size not guaranteed! See directions.
Participant Parking
Hawaii Kai Towne Center Executive Plaza and Costco have kindly offered parking to Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk participants.
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All participants are asked to be out of the parking lot by 9:30am as a courtesy to Costco and their patrons.
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Parking by City Mill, Ross, and Raising Cane's are limited to the first row of the parking lot.
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Participant parking is allowed in green outlined section only.
Free Race Shuttle
Pre-race shuttles will run from the Hawaii Kai Park N Ride to the Start Line at Awāwāmalu Beach Park from 4:45 to 5:45am.
Post-race there will be one bus heading back to Awāwāmalu Beach Park at or around 8:00-8:15am. It will depart from Maunalua Bay near the finish line.
Listen to announcements on race day for the exact time.
Shuttle Rules
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No dogs allowed on the shuttles. See dog guidelines.
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The buses will accommodate strollers.
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Do not wait to be on the last shuttle!
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Champagne brunch at Roy’s Hawaii Kai on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Brunch includes: scrambled eggs, bacon, Portuguese sausage, vegan ratatouille, fruit platter, banana & berry pancakes with POG syrup, garlic fried rice, Monte Cristos sandwiches, roasted herb potatoes, tiramisu, along with champagne, mimosas, orange juice, coffee, and tea.
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$25 gift certificate to Roy’s Hawaii Kai
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This purchase does not include a race entry, T-shirt, fishing float, or goodie bag
Discounts
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KEIKI 12 YEARS OLD & UNDER: $10 off through November 10.
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SENIOR 65 YEARS AND OLDER: $10 off through November 10.
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ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS: $5 off through November 10. Does not apply to keiki, senior, or Hui Nalu entries.
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HUI NALU CLUB MEMBER: $5 off through October 31. Must have current year's dues paid in full. Includes a discount for the whole family. See your coach for discount code for online registration.
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Discounts do not apply to the Kula 100 brunch and cannot be combined.
Event
Goodies
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At packet pickup you will receive a beautiful commemorative glass fishing float, an event T-shirt, a goodie bag, and coupons or goodies from local sponsors. All goodies are while supplies last. We do our best to get you the size T-shirt that you request. However, shirt sizes are not guaranteed.
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At the Finish Line you will be able to enjoy light refreshments, e.g. water, fruit, and snacks. There will also be booths from local non-profits and some of our sponsors.
Souvenirs
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Available only through online registration. Limited quantities.
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Unisex super soft Triblend fabric lightweight long sleeve T-shirt - 50% polyester, 25% cotton, 25% rayon. $35 + GET
Awards
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Awards will be available at the finish line gathering area by 8 a.m.
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Awards are given to the top 3 overall men and women, and five-year age divisions from 10 years & under through 90+ years.
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Age divisions are as follows: Under 10, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+
