Race Start Times
The race is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025
50K - 6:30 A.M
Half marathon - 7:30 A.M.
10k - 7:40 A.M.
5k - 7:50 A.M.
50K cut off is 9 hours*
Location
All races will begin and finish at the Ka’u coffee mill.
The address for the coffee mill is:
96-2696 Wood Valley Road, Pahala, Hawaii.
Packet Pick Up
Packet pickup for the race will be at Ka’u Coffee Mill: 96-2694 Wood Valley Road, Pahala, HI 96777
Friday, September 19, 2025 from 1:00-3:00 PM
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Post Race Food
We will be providing hydration and light snacks after you cross the finish line. Bring some extra cash with you! There will be local vendors from the Ka’u Community selling snacks and beverages as well! #supportlocal
⭐️The coffee shop at the mill will open early on race day!⭐️
Race Timing
We will have RFID chip timing again this year. the races will begin promptly at their start times and will be gun start. this means that your time will start when the gun goes off not when you cross the mat.
What is my money supporting?
Proceeds from the run will go to support ‘O Ka’u Kakou, the ka’u nonprofit. OKK uses the donations to fund local scholarships, land for a proposed senior housing project, purchase of life-saving equipment for Kaʻu Hospital, restoration and maintenance of three historical cemeteries, sponsorship of free Veterans Day, and the 4th of July Parade & Fun Day.
Pet Friendly Race
Dogs are allowed to participate in the race and attend race day activities. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and all dog waste must be cleaned up properly by the animal’s owner.