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(Pronounced ah-kah-HYE, meaning kindness and compassion.)
Saturday, January 17, 2026
From the home of Wai Kai, soon to be one of the region’s most popular resort destinations, Aloha Racing brings our 4th annual Akahai 5K, 10K & Half Marathon! Along with its sister event in July, Laule’a, these flat & fast courses include spectacular views of the Hoakalei Country Club and Ernie Els’ signature golf course (home of the LPGA LOTTE Championship), as well as O’ahu’s breathtaking Leeward Coast at Nimitz Beach. Athletes will be embraced by the beauty of the island, creating memories to last a lifetime.
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Features
| ♦ Experienced Race Director- Organization you can count on! With more than 100 events under the belt of our race director, your event will run smoothly. (Ha! No pun intended.) |  |
| ♦ Finisher Medals- Custom, event specific designs! With distance specific ribbons for all, including the 5K. | |
| ♦ Cooling Towels- For an instant chill cuz you’ll have earned it… ahh! Dripping wet and ready to cool your core temp at the finish line. | |
| ♦ Souvenir Race Bibs- Event specific and personalized! Personalized for all who register by the advance pricing deadline… yet another keepsake to remember your day! | |
| ♦ Race Shirts- The one you’ll want to wear EVERY day!* Gender specific and tri-blend for the perfect combination of moisture wicking and extreme comfiness. | |
| ♦ FREE Race Pics- Unlimited downloads are on us! Professional photographers at the finish line AND on course… enjoy! | |
| ♦ Gear Check- No trips back to the car for our athletes… no sir-ee! Leave it with us… we’ll keep an eye on it for you. | |
| ♦ Porta-Poos-A-Plenty- 3 Units for 500 people? What, are you crazy? Ever had to run without using a restroom because the lines were too long? Us too… ouch! | |
| ♦ Accurately Measured Courses- Race the distance you trained for! Not a little more and not a little less… we measure each course no fewer than 3 times before race day. | |
| ♦ Tons of Aid Stations- No need to carry any extra weight! An average of just 1 mile apart with first-aid, water, electrolytes and even energy in some cases! | |
| ♦ Medical Support- Nothing is more important than your safety! Hopin’ these guys are really bored, but just in case… you’ll find our med crew at the start / finish AND on course. | |
| ♦ Disposable Timing Chips- No hassle at the finish line! And no fees if you forget to return your timing chip either… we don’t need it back. | |
| ♦ Electronic Results- No more endless sheets of data to sort through! Preliminary results will be live… just scan the QR code and bam, there you have ’em. | |
| ♦ Post-Race Meal- Breakfast burritos & chocolate milk!* Mmmm… recovery food, with vegetarian options available. | |
| ♦ 3 Deep Awards- Overall AND Divisions! Ten-year age groups from 0-99. | |
| ♦ Prizes, prizes- And more prizes, thanks to our AMAZING sponsors! If you’re registered to race you’re entered to win… no buy-in necessary. | |
| *Optional and available as an add-on when you register. |
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Benefitting Charity
Dedicated in Support of Hawaii Parkinson Association!
As a non-profit volunteer group established in 1996, the Hawaii Parkinson Association
supports ongoing research to find the cause and cure for this debilitating disease. Working to improve
quality of life for both patients and their caregivers through education, organized support groups,
and financial aid programs, your donation when you register will make a difference!
We know money can get tight sometimes, but you can still help! Volunteers who sign up online can choose to have
$25 added to the funds we send Hawaii Parkinson Association!
Maps & Course Info
Wai Kai / Nimitz Beach
91-1621 Keone’ula Blvd, Ewa Beach, HI, USA
Athletes will start with a left into the most makai lane of Keone’ula Blvd headed for their 1st turnaround at Waipana St. Within the most mauka lane of Keone’ula, athletes will pass by Wai Kai and the Hoakalei Country Club headed for turnaround 2 at about the 1.75 mile mark. 5K athletes will return the way they came to head for the finish line, while 10K and Half Marathon athletes will come only as far as Kamakana St to head north. Passing through the Hoakalei development will bring a left onto Geiger Rd and just over a 1/2 mile before 10K athletes turn around to head for the finish. Half Marathon athletes will continue toward Coral Sea Rd to turn left and enjoy a straightaway surrounded by the natural beauty of the island, then be treated to a breathtaking view of the Leeward Coast before they head back.
| 5K: | 100% Asphalt | Interactive Map | Elevation Profile | ||
| Course Records: Male- Samuel Rickerby @ 16:15/5:14 (’23 Laule’a) | Female- Noe Lum @ 19:50/6:23 (’25 Laule’a) | |||||
| 10K: | 81% Asphalt | 12% Asphalt w/ adjacent soft surface | 7% Concrete | Interactive Map | Elevation Profile | ||
| Course Records: Male- Benjamin Rickerby @ 32:07/5:11 (’24 Laule’a) | Female- Emeraldil Renguul @ 37:12/5:59 (’25 Laule’a) | |||||
| Half: | 38% Asphalt | 58% Asphalt w/ adjacent soft surface | 4% Concrete | Interactive Map | Elevation Profile | ||
| Course Records: Male- Ian Wong @ 1:22:56/6:19 (’25 Laule’a) | Female- Amanda Beucler-Rapos @ 1:26:41/6:37 (’23 Laule’a) |
Aid Stations
Pricing
| Premier: Open thru 8/17 | Early: 8/18 thru 10/17 | Advance: 10/18 thru 12/17 | Late: 12/18 thru 1/14 | Walk-Up | ||
| 5K | $35 | $40 | $60 | $65 | $65 | |
| 10K | $55 | $60 | $80 | $85 | $85 | |
| Half | $85 | $90 | $110 | $115 | $115 |
Timing, finisher medals, cooling towels and free photos are included for all, while shirts and post-race meals are optional and available to add on when you register.
Only those who register by 11:59p Tuesday, December 30th are guaranteed the option to personalize their bib and purchase a shirt or meal.
| Individual Discounts – Code must be entered to receive discount. | Group Discounts – System will apply discount automatically. | |||||
| US Resident | 5% | US5 | Ohana (groups of 5-9) | 5% | ||
| Kama’aina (HI Resident) | 10% | KAMAAINA10 | Ohana Nui (groups of 10 or more) | 10% | ||
| Active Military | 10% | MILITARY10 | Multi-Event Discounts – System will apply discount automatically. | |||
| Keiki (children 12 & under) | 10% | KEIKI10 | Aloha Nui (2 or 3 events) | 5% | ||
| Kupuna (seniors 65 & over) | 10% | KUPUNA10 | Aloha Nui Loa (4, 5 or 6 events) | 10% | ||
Volunteer
Without volunteers, these events simply aren’t possible!
From packet pick-up and registration to course marshals and meal service, there are tons of ways you can help. Sure… when you volunteer, you can look forward to that warm & fuzzy feeling that comes by sharing so much aloha, but there’s WAY more to it than that. There’s no experience necessary but space is limited, so please let us know you’re available right away!
 | Receive FREE Entries | ||
 | Receive Fundraising Dollars | ||
 | Receive Class Credits | ||
 | Receives Donations | ||
 | Receive FREE Expo Space |
Sign up at least a week in advance to receive breakfast on us!
(Please DO NOT sign up unless you are ready to make and stand by the commitment, as last minute cancellations wreak havoc on the whole team.)
Event Schedule
| Thursday, 1/15 | 4:30 – 6:30p | Early Packet Pick-Up & Walk-Up Registration: Photo ID Required | |
| Ka Makana Swim Club: 91-1410 Keone’ula Blvd, Ewa Beach (Click or tap here for directions) | |||
| Saturday, 1/17 | 5:00a | Volunteer Check-In | |
| 5:30a | Race Day Packet Pick-Up & Walk-Up Registration Open: Photo ID Required | ||
| 6:45a | Half Marathon Pick-Up & Registration Close | ||
| 7:00a | Half Marathon Start | ||
| 7:00a | 10K Pick-Up & Registration Close | ||
| 7:15a | 10K Start | ||
| 7:15a | 5K Pick-Up & Registration Close | ||
| 7:30a | 5K Start | ||
| 8:15a | 5K Awards & Prize Giveaway | ||
| 8:45a | 10K Awards & Prize Giveaway | ||
| 9:45a | Half Marathon Awards & Prize Giveaway | ||
| 11:00a | Course Cut-off / Finish Line Closed | ||
| 11:45a (ish) | Volunteer Check-Out (could be earlier… about 45 min after our last finisher) |
General Information
Directions: Wai Kai is located on O’ahu’s leeward side, very near the coast in Ewa Beach. Click the link in the maps section above for individual directions or just make your way to Ft Weaver Rd via H1 & head south. Turn right on Keone’ula Blvd & travel about a mile west… you won’t be able to miss us.
Parking: Athlete & spectator parking will be allowed in both the paved and gravel lots, but to avoid congestion and to be sure space remains available for those not associated with our event… if you don’t mind the gravel, please make an immediate left as you enter Wai Kai and follow the directions of lot attendants.
Sustainability: Please refrain from bringing any single-use plastic containers with you on race day, as Wai Kai mandates sustainability practices as a part of our permit.
The above information is only that which is unique to this event.
Please click here to review other general but important details and Aloha Racing Company Policies.
Sponsors
Coming Soon!
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