Akahai 5K

A warm 75°F start means heat management is critical — consider dialing back your goal pace by 10-20 sec/mi. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 73% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.

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About the Akahai 5K

The 5K starts at Wai Kai in Ewa Beach on Oahu's Leeward Coast. Runners head out on Keone'ula Boulevard, past the Hoakalei Country Club golf course, to a turnaround at about the 1.75-mile mark, then return the same way to finish at Wai Kai. The course is flat and entirely on asphalt.

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Saturday, January 16

6:45 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)7:00 AM10K (6.2 mi)

7:15 AM5K (3.1 mi)

Akahai 5K FAQ

When is the 2027 Akahai 5K?

The 2027 Akahai 5K will be held on Saturday January 16, 2027.

What is the time limit for the Akahai 5K?

The time limit for the Akahai 5K is 3.5 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Akahai 5K?

The forecast calls for a high of 75°F and a low of 74°F with a 3% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 5K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Akahai 5K?

Over the 4 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2023 to 2026), it averaged 67°F at the start and 68°F by a typical finish. It has not rained during race hours in any of those years.

What was the hottest Akahai 5K?

Of the 4 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 77°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2026, at 57°F.

What was the windiest Akahai 5K?

Of the 4 years on record, 2023 was the windiest, with wind averaging 14 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2025, at 3 mph.

Akahai 5K weather history

Based on 4 years of data

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67°F

L:67° H:68°

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Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Akahai 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2026	57°/60°	-	53°
2025 Akahai 5K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	67°/67°	-	57°
2024 Akahai 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	67°/69°	-	66°
2023 Akahai 5K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	76°/77°	-	66°

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