DIVISIONS

Open Division $55

Assist Division $55 (For swimmers using snorkels, fins or other. Please see below for details).

Pricing includes entry fee, competitor shirt, swim cap, breakfast and 1 raffle ticket

*If registering after August 18th, Competitor shirt sizes will be men’s sizing only and are not guaranteed.

**Entry Fees are Non-Refundable and non-transferable**

Assist Division

Swimmers are allowed to use: Fins (no mono fins), snorkels (not full face), wetsuits, neoprene shorts. If you would like to use a swim aide not listed, please contact the race director before race day to see if it is allowed. Assist Division swimmers will not be eligible for Age Group or Overall awards.

Race Day Timeline

Kukio Entrance

Kua Bay

Kua Bay

Kua Bay

Kukio Beach

Kikaua Pt. Lawn

 

6:00 AM

6:30-7:30 AM

7:45 AM

8:00 AM

9:30 AM

9:30 - 10:30 AM

Gates open at Kukio

Check-in & Body Marking  

Mandatory pre-race meeting, Pule to follow

Race Start                                                  

Race Finish                                                 

Breakfast  & Awards                                          

Parking

 

Gates will open at Kukio at 6:00 AM. All event parking must take place at Kukio, there will be no event parking at Kua Bay. Please allow 15-20 minutes to walk to the registration/check-in area at Kua Bay from the parking area at Kukio.

Directions to Kukio Golf & Beach Club: 87 Mile Marker Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. From the Kona airport drive 6 miles North on Queen Kaahumanu Hwy, turn left at Kukio Nui Drive. You will arrive at the Kukio Security hale. They will direct you on where to park.

Please note: Take only what you need for the swim to the race check-in. A small gear bag will be provided during registration. Please pack your belongings into the appropriate bag during registration and take it to the designated drop-off area. All items must fit INTO the provided gear bag. Your gear bag will be available for you once you finish your swim. Event organizers are not responsible for lost items. Personal bags or backpacks will not be accepted.

Awards

Awards will be given to the Overall Male & Overall Female finishers. Awards will also be given to the top 3 finishers in each age division, male & female.

Please note: Swimmers in the Assist division will not be considered for the Age Group or Overall awards. You will receive a finishing time which will be listed under the Assist Division.

  • 12 and Under

  • 13-14

  • 15-19

  • 20-24

  • 25-29

  • 30-34

  • 35-39

  • 40-44

  • 45-49

  • 50-54

  • 55-59

  • 60-64

  • 65-69

  • 70+

Course

The swim will be a water start at Kua Bay (Maniniowali Beach), swim 1.2 miles to Uluweuweu Bay and finish by running up the finishing chute at Kukio Beach. During the swim, keep all buoys on your right. Water safety volunteers will be on the course, please follow their directions. *Race course is subject to change depending on race day conditions.