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 23, 2025
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 Center Court - located at 46-056 Kamehameha Highway 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.
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 23, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Brunch includes: scrambled eggs, bacon, Portuguese sausage, roasted herb potatoes, fruit platter, banana & berry pancakes, Lup Cheong Fried Rice, and Monte Cristos sandwiches, dessert, along with champagne, mimosas, coffee and tea.
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Exclusive packet pickup at bEASTside Kitchen on Saturday, November 16 between 3:00- 5:00pm featuring a menu of guava BBQ fried chicken, island green salad, rice, and one domestic beer, seltzer or well drink.
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Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk entry, with souvenir glass fishing float & event T-shirt.
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Special Kula 100 event T-shirt, in addition to the regular event T-shirt.
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Special goodie bag that includes a $25 gift certificate to Roy’s Hawaii Kai
Early Entry
$50
Adults 65+ and children 12 years & under pay $40. Register online or by mail. Mailed entries must be received by October 31.
ENTRY DEADLINE: AUGUST 31
Regular Entry
$55
Plus Online Service Fee
AVAILABLE:
SEPT 1 - OCT 31
Adults 65+ and children 12 years & under pay $45.
Register online or by mail. Mailed entries must be received by October 31.
Late Entry
$60
Plus Online Service Fee
ONLINE ONLY
NOVEMBER 1 - 11
Adults 65+ and children 12 years & under pay $50.
ONLY available if we have not reached capacity.
No guarantee of T-shirt size.
Discounts
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KEIKI 12 YEARS OLD & UNDER: $10 off through race day.
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SENIOR 65 YEARS AND OLDER: $10 off through race day.
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ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY: $5 off through race day. Does not apply to keiki, senior, Kula 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 package 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 cookies. 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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Microfiber towel - 30" x 60" towel in a mesh carry bag. $35 + GET
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Runner's hat - 100% poly sublimated microfiber cap with velcro adjustable back. Soft all the way around except for the bill. One size fits most. $20
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 85+ 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+
