2026 Akahai 5K, 10K and Half Marathon
The 2026 Akahai 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Wai Kai / Nimitz Beach in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. For this time of year in Ewa Beach, participants can expect typical winter conditions with morning temperatures in the low 70s Fahrenheit and generally clear skies, creating favorable running weather. This event benefits the Hawaii Parkinson Association and offers participants custom finisher medals, disposable timing chips, cooling towels, free unlimited race photos, and gear check services.
What distances are available for this event?
- →5K race starting at 7:30 AM HST
- →10K race starting at 7:15 AM HST
- →Half Marathon starting at 7:00 AM HST
How much does registration cost?
- →Premier (thru 8/17): 5K - $35 | 10K - $55 | Half - $85
- →Early (8/18-10/17): 5K - $40 | 10K - $60 | Half - $90
- →Advance (10/18-12/17): 5K - $60 | 10K - $80 | Half - $110
- →Late (12/18-1/14): 5K - $65 | 10K - $85 | Half - $115
- →Walk-Up: 5K - $65 | 10K - $85 | Half - $115
What is the registration deadline?
Registration deadline is January 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM HST.
What discounts are available?
Individual Discounts:
- →US Resident: 5% (Code: US5)
- →Kama'aina (HI Resident): 10% (Code: KAMAAINA10)
- →Active Military: 10% (Code: MILITARY10)
- →Keiki (12 & under): 10% (Code: KEIKI10)
- →Kupuna (65+): 10% (Code: KUPUNA10)
Group Discounts (Auto-applied):
- →Ohana (5-9 people): 5%
- →Ohana Nui (10+ people): 10%
What is the course surface composition?
- →5K: 100% Asphalt
- →10K: 81% Asphalt | 12% Asphalt w/ soft surface | 7% Concrete
- →Half Marathon: 38% Asphalt | 58% Asphalt w/ soft surface | 4% Concrete
What are the course records?
- →5K Male: 16:15 | Female: 19:50
- →10K Male: 32:07 | Female: 37:12
- →Half Marathon Male: 1:22:56 | Female: 1:26:41
What is the event schedule?
Thursday, January 15:
- →4:30-6:30 PM: Early Packet Pick-Up at Ka Makana Swim Club
Saturday, January 17:
- →4:45 AM: Volunteer Check-In
- →5:15 AM: Race Day Packet Pick-Up Opens
- →6:45 AM: Half Marathon Start
- →7:00 AM: 10K Start
- →7:15 AM: 5K Start
- →8:00 AM: 5K Awards
- →8:30 AM: 10K Awards
- →9:30 AM: Half Marathon Awards
- →10:45 AM: Course Cutoff / Finish Line Closed
What is included in registration?
For All Participants:
- →Custom finisher medals with distance-specific ribbons
- →Disposable timing chips
- →Cooling towels at finish line
- →FREE unlimited race photos
- →Gear check service
- →Electronic live results
- →Medical support on course
- →Aid stations approximately 1 mile apart
- →Awards: 3 deep in overall & 10-year age divisions (0-99)
- →Prize drawings for registered participants
What optional add-ons are available?
- →Gender-specific tri-blend race shirts*
- →Post-race breakfast burritos & chocolate milk (vegetarian options available)*
*Available when registering; guaranteed for registrations by December 30th
Are there any important deadlines for guaranteed items?
Personalized bibs and shirt/meal purchases are guaranteed only for registrations by December 30th.
What are the Half Marathon specific rules?
The Half Marathon has a finish cutoff time of 11:00 AM HST.
What volunteer opportunities are available?
Benefits:
- →FREE race entries
- →Fundraising dollars
- →Class credits (where applicable)
- →FREE breakfast (sign up 1 week in advance)
- →FREE expo space (for qualifying groups)
- →$25 donation option to Hawaii Parkinson Association
What is the beneficiary of this event?
The event benefits Hawaii Parkinson Association.
What is the event location?
Location: Wai Kai / Nimitz Beach, 91-1621 Keone'ula Blvd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706 US
When is the event date?
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026