Run for the Reef 2027 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 6, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Honolulu)
- Location
- Kailua Kona, Hawaii
- Entry fee
- From $40
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race for the Reef 5k | 5K | Feb 6, 20277:30 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Feb 4.
Online registration closes Feb 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Hawaii, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Hawaii runs 34:56, about 11:15 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:00 and men in 31:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:57 AM, and the Race for the Reef 5k starts at 7:30 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
73-4485 Kahilihili Street, 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 February 6 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 62°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 65 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
- 73-4485 Kahilihili Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,690 feet
- Included with entry
- Reusable "Race for the Reef" Bag
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 6, 2027)
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Quick answers
- When is Run for the Reef 2027?
- Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Hawaii?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Hawaii, which costs $35 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 73-4485 Kahilihili Street, Kailua Kona, HI 96740.
From the organizers
365 Hawai‘i Island Community Fund presents the 5th Annual Race for the Reef, a 5k community run/walk dedicated to protecting our nearshore reefs, improving ocean health, and uplifting community-led stewardship efforts that mālama ʻāina and kai for future generations. This event brings together families, students, scientists, cultural practitioners, and local businesses who believe that caring for our reefs requires both awareness and action.
Proceeds Support
The Kohala Center’s ReefTeach Mineral Sunscreen Dispenser Program — promoting reef-safe sunscreen use at Kahaluʻu Bay
ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program — dedicated to restoring Hawaiʻi’s native coral populations
Ocean Defender’s Alliance — working to protect Hawaiʻi’s marine environment through education and action
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