Cultural Heritage
The beautiful Hapuna Beach State Park is home to many culturally significant sites. We are incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to race in such a special place.
Please Avoid Sensitive Areas and stay on designated routes to protect wildlife habitats and sensitive soils from damage. Take care and Don’t disturb historical, archaeological or pale-ontological sites.
Swim Course:
Swimmers be prepared to challenge yourself with Beach Runs! The race will feature a water start following a clockwise triangle swim course. In true XTERRA format swimmers will exit the water and run to the “Shoe Mat” near the JTL Timing tent, then swimmers will face the trail hill climb up to Transition at Kohala Garden, Hapuna Beach Resort. There are thorns and rocks in this trail run up to transition and we require all athletes to wear protective footwear for safety reasons.
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Bike Course:
The Bike Course is set as 2 five mile off road trail loops in the Hills above Hapuna Beach with 1 Aid Station. Rocks, Sand, Lava and KIAWE awaits. Thorn proof tires are a must if you want to get through the bike course without testing your tire changing skills. Please be aware of the DISMOUNT & PORTAGE Signs on the Bike Course along the red line. All Bikers must be prepared to dismount and portage their bike in sections with these signs for safety reasons. Bikers will turn onto Old Puako Road and be required to ride in the shoulder and obey all traffic laws, this road is open to traffic. Old Puako Road is a NO PASSING ZONE. Athletes who are caught passing will be immediately disqualified. When making the turn for the 2nd Loop, there will be a Wristband Station, all athletes are required to take 1 blue wristband before commencing the 2nd loop. Athletes who have a blue wristband and have completed both loops will be directed to the Bike Finish and Transition.
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Run Course:
Scenic and Brutal. The 2-loop 3.1 Trail Run will not disappoint. More Rocks, Sand, Lava and Kiawe. Plus the amazing energy of the Ocean guiding your way. The last steep climb from the Beach to Kohala Gardens will have you earning a nice cold beer or two at the Post Race celebration! Runners will be required to take 1 red wristband at the Wristband Station (see Yellow Star) before commencing the 2nd loop. Athletes who have a red wristband and have completed both loops will be directed to the Finish Line!
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Important Note: Athletes are prohibited from biking and/or running on the bike course and run course trails prior to Race Day. Doing so will result in race disqualification.
Age Group Categories:
Age Group Categories for both Male & Female are noted below:
