2026 Race for the Reef 5k

Race Details

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.

SPONSORS: HOST Park, Terraformation, 365 Hawaii Group, The Wave @ 92FM, and other local Kona businesses.

The 4th Annual Race for the Reef is a 5k community run/walk dedicated to protecting our nearshore reefs, improving ocean health, and uplifting community-led stewardship efforts. Proceeds support The Kohala Center’s ReefTeach Mineral Sunscreen Dispenser Program, ʻĀkoʻakoʻa Reef Restoration Program, and Ocean Defender’s Alliance.

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.

RACE PACKETS: Available for pickup from 3-6 PM on April 24th at the Gateway Center lanai.

PARKING: Available in the small lot next to West Hawai‘i Explorations Academy (WHEA) and along Kahilihili St.

POST-RACE ACTIVITIES: Stay and enjoy resource tables with ocean conservation exhibitors who will be sharing information and volunteer opportunities.