Ka'u Coffee Trail Runs

September 20th 2026
Pahala, HI
50 KM

The Kaʻu Coffee Trail Run offers moderate to highly-challenging 5K, 10K, 1/2 marathon and 50K races through macadamia nut and coffee fields. While crossing the beautiful slopes of rural Ka'u you will treated to breathtaking, 180-degree views of the ocean.

Proceeds from the run will go to support ‘O Ka’u Kakou, the Ka’u nonprofit organization. OKK uses the donations to fund local scholarships, land for a proposed senior housing project, purchase of life-saving equipment for Kaʻu Hospital, restoration and maintenance of three historical cemeteries, sponsorship of free Veterans Day, and the 4th of July Parade & Fun Day.

Upcoming Races

Sep 20 2026
50 KM
9:00 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Additional Distances

This event also has the following sub ultra distances

10 KM 13.1 Miles 5 KM

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (F) Top Result (M)
09/20/25 29 6:19:34 4:39:24
09/21/24 13 6:38:29 4:59:58
09/23/23 19 6:00:37 5:35:11
09/17/22 13 6:52:59 4:40:38
09/18/21 12 5:31:36 4:38:52

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