Lavaman Triathlon 2027
- Date
- Sunday, April 4, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Honolulu)
- Location
- Waikoloa, Hawaii
- Entry fee
- From $200
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duathlon 2 Person Relay Team - Per Person | DuathlonRelay or team | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $270 | – |
| Individual Aquabike | AquabikeOpen water swim | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $419$429 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Individual Aquabike - Hawaii Resident with ID | AquabikeOpen water swim | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $350$399 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| Individual Duathlon | Duathlon | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $419$429 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Individual Duathlon - Hawaii Resident with ID | Duathlon | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $350$399 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| Individual Triathlon | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $419$429 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Individual Triathlon - Hawaii Resident with ID | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $350$399 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| Individual Triathlon - Military with ID | Olympic TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $375$399 after Mar 1, 2027 | – |
| Individual Triathlon - Youth 14 - 18 | Kids TriathlonOpen water swim | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $200 | – |
| Triathlon 2 Person Relay Team - Per Person | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $270 | – |
| Triathlon 3 Person Relay Team - Per Person | Olympic TriathlonRelay or teamOpen water swim | Apr 4, 20277:00 AM | $240 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Aquabike fee goes up to $429 on Jan 1, 2027.
Water temperature and wetsuits at Lavaman Triathlon
Around April 4, the water at NOAA's Kawaihae station typically runs about 79°F (77 to 80°F across 2016 to 2025). The water usually runs above 78°F at this date: wetsuits are allowed but make you ineligible for age-group awards.
Measured by the NOAA tide station nearest the race's listed location, about 15.3 km away; open beaches and sheltered bays nearby can differ by a few degrees. Wetsuit cutoffs are USA Triathlon age-group rules. The race's own water temperature reading on race morning decides.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Duathlon 2 Person Relay Team - Per Person: $270 until Apr 4.
- Individual Aquabike and Individual Duathlon and Individual Triathlon: $419 until Jan 1, then $429 until Apr 4.
- Individual Aquabike - Hawaii Resident with ID and Individual Duathlon - Hawaii Resident with ID and Individual Triathlon - Hawaii Resident with ID: $350 until Mar 1, then $399 until Apr 4.
- Individual Triathlon - Military with ID: $375 until Mar 1, then $399 until Apr 3.
Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:15 AM, and the Duathlon 2 Person Relay Team - Per Person starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,090 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Waikoloa Beach Dive, Waikoloa, HI 96738
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 4 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Waikoloa Beach Dive, Waikoloa, HI 96738Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,090 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; 0
- Distances
- Kids Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 4, 2027), 2026 (Mar 29, 2026), 2025 (Apr 6, 2025), 2024 (Apr 7, 2024), 2023 (Mar 26, 2023), 2022 (Apr 3, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Lavaman Triathlon?
- Sunday, April 4, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $200 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Kids Triathlon, Olympic Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike.
- Where does it start?
- Waikoloa Beach Dive, Waikoloa, HI 96738.
From the organizers
The 28th Annual Lavaman Triathlon consists of a 1.5K Swim, 40K Bike and a 10K Run. The Duathlon consists of a 1k run, 40k bike and 10k run. The Aquabike consists of a 1.5k swim and 40k bike.
Lavaman takes place in beautiful Anaeho’omalu Bay, the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway and on the grounds of the Waikoloa Beach Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii, with a beautiful beach finish and the "best party in triathlon.