Race for the Reef 5k
About this race
2026 Race for the Reef Results
- DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- LOCATION: HOST Park (NELHA) in North Kona, HI
- DISTANCE: 5k
- FEATURES: SWAG bags for race participants, lucky number drawings with fabulous prizes, a post-race ocean conservation education area, and wellness vendors
- REGISTRATION: registration closes at noon on Friday, April 24th
365 Hawai‘i Island Community Fund presents the 4th 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
Race Details
- GOAL: To raise funds and awareness for ocean conservation in West Hawai‘i.
- COURSE: A 5k out and back on pavement, starting near West Hawai‘i Explorations Academy (WHEA) and heading down to the ocean and back.
- PRIZES: 1 night stay at SCP Hilo Hotel, Body Glove snorkel cruise, gift baskets, and more!
- RACE PACKETS: Available for pickup from 3-6 PM on April 24th at the Ridge to Reef Restoration Center lanai.
- WATER: Bring your own refillable water bottle. There will be a water station at the turnout point with cups.
- PARKING: Available along Kahilihili St north of Makako Bay Dr.
- POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: Stay and enjoy resource tables with ocean conservation exhibitors who will be sharing information and volunteer opportunities.
About 365 Hawai‘i Island Community Fund
The 365 Hawaiʻi Island Community Fund builds strategic partnerships with local nonprofits and community groups to strengthen and support Hawaiʻi Island. We connect volunteers with organizations in need, amplify outreach through community events, and create new opportunities for civic engagement and collaboration across the island.
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2027 Race for the Reef 5k
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Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Kailua, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 6:19 PM local time (HST) in Kailua on February 6, 2027 — 11h 22m of daylight.
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