Races

DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026LOCATION: HOST Park (NELHA) in North Kona, HIDISTANCE: 5kFEATURES: SWAG bags for race participants, lucky number drawings with fabulous prizes, a post-race ocean conservation education area, and wellness vendors 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 BayʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program — dedicated to restoring Hawaiʻi’s native coral populationsOcean Defender’s Alliance — working to protect Hawaiʻi’s marine environment through

The final race of the Triple Crown series begins at the Ironman Championship swim start and passes by a sacred heiau built by King Kamehameha (ka-maka-honu) on your way to the finish. Join us at this historical Kailua Kona site to conclude the swim series.

Details available at www.playtri.com/hawaii.