Run for the Dry Forest 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 7:45 AM start (Honolulu)
- Location
- Kailua Kona, Hawaii
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $65 on Oct 12, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k | 10K | Oct 17, 20267:45 AM | $45$65 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
| 5k | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $45$65 after Oct 12, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $65 on Oct 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Oct 12, then $65 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 10K in Hawaii, which costs $57.50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:18 AM, and the 10k starts at 7:45 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
71-1645 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, 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 October 17 the day usually runs from 70°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 68°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 71-1645 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kailua Kona, HI 96740Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 3,690 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for the Dry Forest?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 7:45 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Oct 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Hawaii?
- At $45, entry is about 22 percent below a typical 10K in Hawaii, which costs $57.50 right now.
- 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?
- 5K, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 71-1645 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Kailua Kona, HI 96740.
From the organizers
Run for the Dry Forest supports conservation and restoration of dry forests in Hawai‘i. Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a contains some of the few remaining patches of dry forest, and was once considered the most botanically rich forest in Hawai‘i. Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a contains 8 endangered birds and at least 40 rare plants, of which 22 are listed as endangered or proposed for listing. Ongoing research is exploring how to mitigate current threats to the forest, which include wildfire, invasives, and introduced ungulates.
Please note:
- **Dogs are NOT allowed** at Pu'uwa'awa'a to protect the native wildlife. Please keep your pets at home.