LavaKids Aquathonn & Keiki Dash 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Honolulu)
- Location
- Waikoloa, Hawaii
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keiki Dash - 6 year olds and younger | Other | Apr 3, 20278:30 AM | $20 | – |
| Youth 11 - 14 year olds | Kids | Apr 3, 20278:30 AM | $65 | – |
| Youth 11 - 14 year olds - Hawaii Residents | Other | Apr 3, 20278:30 AM | $35 | – |
| Youth 7-10 year olds | Kids | Apr 3, 20278:30 AM | $65 | – |
| Youth 7-10 year olds - Hawaii residents | Kids | Apr 3, 20278:30 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Keiki Dash - 6 year olds and younger: $20 until Apr 2.
- Youth 11 - 14 year olds and Youth 7-10 year olds: $65 until Apr 2.
- Youth 11 - 14 year olds - Hawaii Residents and Youth 7-10 year olds - Hawaii residents: $35 until Apr 2.
Online registration closes Apr 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:16 AM, and the Keiki Dash - 6 year olds and younger starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,090 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
69-425 Waikōloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 3 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 69-425 Waikōloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,090 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is LavaKids Aquathonn & Keiki Dash?
- Saturday, April 3, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 69-425 Waikōloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, HI 96738.
From the organizers
LavaKids Aquathon is a swim/run event on the Saturday before the Lavaman Triathlon. It takes place in a protected lagoon at the Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort.
Short course for ages 7-10: 100 meter swim, 1k run.
Long course for ages 11 - 14: 200 meter swim, 2k run.
Keiki Dash is a 1k run for kids 6 and under.
Lavakids is an 501c3 nonprofit organization. All event revenue goes to support youth development in sport in the local communities of Hawaii Island.