Hawaii · Half Marathon · 5K
Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Runs
Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Runs is a half marathon and 5K event held in Volcano, Hawaii. It was last held on July 25, 2026 and is usually run in July; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 100 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Volcano, HI
- Field size
- ~100 runners
Race details
- Last held
- July 25, 2026
- Usually held in
- July
- Location
- Volcano, Hawaii
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 100 runners
- Course
- ~4,000 ft elevation; half marathon ~500 ft change
- Registration
- ohialehuahalf.com
- Official website
- ohialehuahalf.com
About the Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Runs
A half marathon and 5K starting in Volcano Village and climbing Wright Road through a native ʻōhiʻa forest with views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Intimate Big Island half marathon through native Hawaiian forest
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Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Runs: common questions
- When is the Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Runs?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Runs held?
- In Volcano, Hawaii.
- What distances does the Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Runs offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Runs?
- About 100 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 Volcano's 'Ohi'a Lehua Runs?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ohialehuahalf.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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