On Saturday, August 18, 2012, the 3rd Annual Rain Forest Runs, a Half Marathon, 10K run and 5K run/walk, will be held in Volcano Village on Hawaii, the Big Island. This event takes place at 4,000 feet elevation and traverses the majestic native rain forest in quaint Volcano Village and the ranches near Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park on the slopes of Kilauea Volcano, one of the world's most active volcanoes. All distances will be open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. 

Course Descriptions

Early Check-in, Late Registration & Salad/Pasta Buffet Dinner

Race Day Check-In

• Be prepared for dramatic variation in weather and temperature, from cold and rainy to hot, humid and sunny. Remember, you will be at 4,000' elevation.
• Bring a filled water bottle.
• Runners must have their race numbers visible at all times.

Aid Stations

Aid stations and Port-a-Potties are located every 1 to 1.25 miles along the courses. Volunteers will provide water, ice and Ultima electrolyte replacement drink, along with medical supplies.

Race Finish & Awards

You must cross the Finish Line with your race number pinned to the front of your shirt to receive an official time. Volcano Art Center presents art awards donated by local artists to the top three male and female winners of the Half Marathon, to the overall winners for the 10K and 5K and to the top two male and female winners in each ten-year age division for all race events. In addition, medals will be presented to Half Marathon finishers and to the top male and female winners of the Military Division for each race.

T-Shirts

T-shirts are given to all registered runners. Souvenir race merchandise will be available for purchase at packet-pick up and on race day. Late Entrants will not be guaranteed a shirt.

Race Rules

• Participants must sign a release form waiving all claims for injury or damages that occur during the race. If this waiver is not signed, the runner will not be allowed to participate in the event.
• The event is not responsible for any items left at the aid stations, along the course, or at the lost and found table.
• Medical personnel have the final authority to remove participants from the race if they are judged to be physically incapable of continuing the race without risk of serious injury.
• If a runner changes races without notifying the race registrar, she/he will be disqualified.
• If a participant decides to withdraw from the race at any time, it is essential that the participant notifies the race director and turns in her/his race number immediately.
• All participants must be officially registered and wear a race number.
• Runners are responsible for knowing the race course.

Additional Race Information