Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk
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Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk
The Kaiwi Coast Run & Walk is an annual, community oriented event on Oʻahu that covers approximately 4 miles along the Kaiwi Coast scenic highway. The course begins at Awāwāmalu (Sandy Beach Park), follows the Kaiwi coastline past Hālona and Hanauma Bay, crosses the pedestrian overpass at Kalanianaʻole Highway and Lunalilo Home Road, and finishes at the Hui Nalu Canoe Club on the shores of Maunalua Bay. The event is the only pedestrian race sanctioned for this area and is limited to 3,000 entrants; the 2026 edition is sold out.
Packet pickup is available at multiple locations and on specific dates, including the Hui Nalu Canoe Club Hālau in Maunalua, Kahala Mall Center Court, Windward Mall, Runners HI Pearl Kai Shopping Center, and run number pickup at Awāwāmalu on race day. Goodie bags are distributed at the hālau on a first come, first served basis and item sizes are not guaranteed.
Parking is provided by local lots that have offered space to participants; participants are asked to vacate certain lots by 9:30 a.m. A free race shuttle runs from Hawaii Kai Park N Ride to the start and a post race bus returns to Awāwāmalu. Shuttle rules include no dogs and accommodation for strollers.
Participants receive a commemorative glass fishing float, an event T shirt featuring art by Shelly Choy, and a goodie bag while supplies last. Awards are given to the top three overall men and women and across five year age divisions from under 10 through 90 plus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
