Illustration of felt Santas jogging along a snowy park path past a snowman, spectators and pine trees under string lights (Kahului Holiday Run and Keiki Dash)
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Kahului Holiday Run and Keiki Dash

Participants can take part in a relaxed 5K run or watch young runners complete a half-mile course. The event features a special dash for young children with no bib numbers or timing pressure. Attendees can also support the local community by bringing non-perishable goods to donate.

Sun, Dec 20, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Free to VIRR members (discount automatically applied during checkout); non-members $35 until 11/13/2026 and $40 until 12/18/2026.

Hours

Day-of registration starts at 7:30am; Half Mile Keiki Dash at 8:00am; 5K-ish Run at 8:05am.

Neighborhood

Kahului

Location

Kanaha Beach Park · Amala Pl, Kahului, HI 96732 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with young children and casual runners

Vibe

Relaxed and community-minded

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Register by November 13 to get the lower non-member rate, because the price goes up after that date.
  • Bring a non-perishable food item for the Maui Food Bank, since donations are collected at the race.
  • If you haven't registered online, arrive in time for day-of registration, which opens just half an hour before the Keiki Dash.
  • Have your little runners ready at the start first, because the Keiki Dash goes off before the 5K-ish run.
  • Run at whatever pace suits you, since neither race is timed and there are no awards for either one.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free entry for Valley Isle Road Runners members, with the discount applied automatically at checkout.
  • Lower non-member rate when you register by November 13.
  • Maui Food Bank drive collecting non-perishable donations at the race.

Links & Contact

Run by Valley Isle Road Runners

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can run the Keiki Dash?

It's a half-mile race for keiki 8 years and under. There are no bib numbers or run times.

Is the 5K timed?

No. Neither race is timed, and there are no awards for either one. The 5K is billed as a 5K-ish run.

What should I bring?

A non-perishable food item. Donations are collected for the Maui Food Bank.

Can I sign up on race day?

Yes. Day-of registration opens half an hour before the Keiki Dash.

Which race goes first?

The Half Mile Keiki Dash goes first. The 5K-ish Run starts five minutes later.

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