Hawaii · 10K · 5K
Run for the Dry Forest
Run for the Dry Forest is a 10K and 5K event held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Kailua-Kona, HI
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- 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
- bigislandraces.com
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.
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