About the 2027 Cold Start Warm Finish Family Fun Run/Walk & Canicross
The course runs along the Kona coastline, starting near the Mauka Research Campus gate. Runners get a literal cold start, a splash of deep seawater from HOST Park, before heading out on a road closed to regular traffic for the event. The finish brings music and a wellness party on the other end.
Dogs are welcome on course for the canicross option. After the run, there is a health and wellness fair with local programs and food vendors. A keiki dash finishes with a bubble party for the younger crowd, put on by Hawaii Keiki Museum.
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Distances & Start Times
5K1/9/2027 07:30$40
10K1/9/2027 07:15$40
5K1/9/2027 06:45$45
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