HOST Park's 2027 Cold Start Warm Finish Family Fun Run/Walk & Canicross 2027
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Start time
- 6:45 AM start (Honolulu)
- Location
- Kailua Kona, Hawaii
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $55 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOST Park's Cold Start Warm Finish Canicross (with dog) 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Jan 9, 20276:45 AM | $45$55 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| HOST Park's Cold Start Warm Finish 10K Run/Walk | 10K | Jan 9, 20277:15 AM | $40$50 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| HOST Park's Cold Start Warm Finish 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Jan 9, 20277:30 AM | $40$50 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $55 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- HOST Park's Cold Start Warm Finish Canicross (with dog) 5K Run/Walk: $45 until Nov 1, then $55 until Dec 24, then $65 until Jan 7.
- HOST Park's Cold Start Warm Finish 10K Run/Walk and HOST Park's Cold Start Warm Finish 5K Run/Walk: $40 until Nov 1, then $50 until Dec 24, then $60 until Jan 7.
Online registration closes Jan 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 30 percent below a typical 10K in Hawaii, which costs $57.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Hawaii runs 1:06:25, about 10:41 a mile, based on 19 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:10:20 and men in 59:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the HOST Park's Cold Start Warm Finish Canicross (with dog) 5K Run/Walk starts at 6:45 AM. The start sits about 3,690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy.,, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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 January 9 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 62°F and hot years reach 78°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
- 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy.,, Kailua Kona, HI 96740Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,690 feet
- Included with entry
- Hoodie; HOST Park Hoodie
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jan 9, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is HOST Park's 2027 Cold Start Warm Finish Family Fun Run/Walk & Canicross?
- Saturday, January 9, 2027, starting at 6:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jan 7, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Hawaii?
- At $40, entry is about 30 percent below a typical 10K in Hawaii, which costs $57.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy.,, Kailua Kona, HI 96740.
From the organizers
Open to the community, seasoned runners, health enthusiasts, dog runners, or those looking to start the new year right are welcome to participate! Partnering with Aloha Tri Sports and JTL Timing, runners will get their "cold start" with a splash of HOST Park's deep seawater while running along the Kona coastline and end with a "warm finish" as they cross the line and join the energetic celebration, complete with music and a community wellness party! The starting point is near the Mauka Research Campus gate. Makako Bay Drive will be closed to the general public for this exciting event.