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Run for the Dry Forest
Run for the Dry Forest is a 10K and 5K event held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Kailua-Kona, HI
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- ~1,200 ft gain (extreme trail climb in first 3 miles)
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- akakaforests.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 8, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:45 AM HST
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 300 ft gain, 300 ft loss (official course data)
About the Run for the Dry Forest
A trail race on the slopes of Hualalai at Pu'u Wa'awa'a benefiting Hawaii dry-forest conservation, featuring a steep 10K with about 1,200 feet of climbing plus a 5K run/walk.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Distinctive conservation trail race at Pu'u Wa'awa'a; benefits Hawaiian dry forest restoration via the Akaka Foundation for Tropical Forests
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Run for the Dry Forest: common questions
- When is the Run for the Dry Forest?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run for the Dry Forest held?
- In Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
- What distances does the Run for the Dry Forest offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Run for the Dry Forest?
- About 300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run for the Dry Forest?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run for the Dry Forest?
- Registration status as last checked October 8, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 8, 2026).
- What time does the Run for the Dry Forest start?
- 7:45 AM HST.
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