Hilloween
Join us on 10/28/2023
(race date estimated)Hilloween Race Description
5K Trail Run
and
Keiki Trick-Or-Treat Run
A laid-back, costume event for the whole family!
The fun will take place at Omao Dirt Track on October 28, 2023.
The 5K Trail Run is an exciting off-road course with spooky hills, creepy obstacles, and magnificent views of the south shore of Kauai. The course is no longer than 3.1 miles. The wearing of costumes is STRONGLY encouraged. Feel free to run fast and try to win the race, but please understand the best PRIZES are awarded to the best COSTUMES! Register early - Only the first 100 trail runners to sign up are guaranteed a stylish event T-shirt!
*Any child 12 and under who registers for the 5K can participate in the Keiki Trick-or-Treat Run for no additional charge*
***New this year***: The Hilloween 5K run is free for any KIF high school cross country team member, or half price ($20) if you wish to receive an event T-shirt.
The Keiki Trick-Or-Treat Run is for kids aged 0-12. It is a short, easy off-road course with trick-or-treat stations along the way. All participants receive a Hilloween tote bag to haul their goodies. Just arrive in costume and run!
The Knudsen Trust has generously opened their land to the public for this event, which is made possible by the Garden Island Motorcycle Club.
Schedule of Events:
7:00am- Check in for 5K Trail Run
7:30am- Same-day registration ends
8:00am- 5K Trail Run begins
9:00am- Award Ceremony, Check in for Trick-Or-Treat Run
9:30am- Keiki Trick-Or-Treat Run begins
Event location is on Kaumuali'i Hwy, approximately 1.5 miles west of Tunnel of Trees. Look for signs on mauka side of highway.
SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE 7:30am for the 5K, 9:00am FOR THE TRICK-OR-TREAT RUN.
If you can't join us in person, you can still register for the virtual 5K! Simply put on your costume, select the hilliest 5K route you can find, and run! Virtual participants receive an event T shirt.
This is a fundraising event to benefit Kauai Ballet Academy Foundation, with all funds providing dance tuition scholarships for youth in need.
HUGE Mahalo to our sponsors! This event would not be possible without the generous support of Ghost Longboards, CAN., CJM Country Stables, Makana Charters, Kalaheo Dental Group, Da Booze Shop, Clear Medical, Lawai Market, Ohana Physical Therapy, R.O.C.K. Physical Therapy, Kauai Plumbing, Dev-Island, Koloa Landing, AMCON Concrete, Brick Oven Pizza, Sunrise Foundation, Jason Carnegie Photography, Kauai Ballet Academy, and Hildog Farm.
A big thanks also to all our volunteers who help with parking, registration, and aid stations, and to the goblins from the dance studio who created the trick-or-treat stations!
Questions? Email us: dereksj@gmail.com
Check out videos from previous years:
- Location: Koloa, HI 96756
- Race Date: 2023/10/28 08:00:00 AM (Saturday)
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Categories:
- Omao Track 5K Trail Run
- Virtual 5K Run
- Keiki Trick-Or-Treat Run
- KIF Cross Country Runner - Free (No T-shirt)
- KIF Cross Country Runner - Half Price (incl. T-shirt)
Hilloween Where & When
Most Helpful Review
Tough and Fun
Enjoyed the event. The course was well planned. Above all, the organizers and participants were extremely welcoming.
Tough and Fun
Enjoyed the event. The course was well planned. Above all, the organizers and participants were extremely welcoming.
Great Halloween Fun Run
Everything about this race was great and it was a tough course - both in terms of the obstacles and the hills.

Marshall
Great event lots of Ohana at this race tough course glad they adjusted due to rain. Do it you’ll have fun
Koloa, HI Weather
