Pōhaku X Pena Challenge 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Honolulu)
- Location
- Kailua, Hawaii
- Entry fee
- Free entry
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PŌHAKU X PENA CHALLENGE - RELAY DIVISION (MIN: 2 PARTICIPANTS, MAX: 3) | Super Sprint TriathlonRun 2.5 mi · Swim 700 ydRelay or teamOpen water swim | Nov 28, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| PŌHAKU X PENA CHALLENGE - SOLO DIVISION | Super Sprint TriathlonRun 2.5 mi · Swim 700 ydOpen water swim | Nov 28, 20267:00 AM | Free | – |
| PŌHAKU X PENA CHALLENGE - TEAM DIVISION (MIN: 3 PARTICIPANTS, MAX: 6) | Super Sprint TriathlonRun 2.5 mi · Swim 700 ydRelay or teamOpen water swim | Nov 28, 20267:05 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Nov 22.
Online registration closes Nov 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the PŌHAKU X PENA CHALLENGE - RELAY DIVISION (MIN: 2 PARTICIPANTS, MAX: 3) starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about -0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1040 MOKULUA DRIVE, Kailua, HI 96734
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where PŌHAKU X PENA CHALLENGE 2026 ranks
- No. 2 of 50 on Cheapest sprint triathlons in the US
- No. 3 of 50 on Cheapest triathlons in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 28 the day usually runs from 71°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 41% of days. Cold snaps dip to 68°F and hot years reach 83°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
- 1040 MOKULUA DRIVE, Kailua, HI 96734Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About -0 feet
- Included with entry
- PXP CHALLENGE TEE
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Super Sprint Triathlon
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 28, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is PŌHAKU X PENA CHALLENGE 2026?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry is free.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 22, 2026, 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Super Sprint Triathlon.
- Where does it start?
- 1040 MOKULUA DRIVE, Kailua, HI 96734.
From the organizers
PŌHAKU X PENA Challenge
November 28 | Lanikai, Oʻahu
A Challenge with Purpose
The PŌHAKU X PENA Challenge honors Hopena “Pena” Pokipala and Seth “Pōhaku” Stone—two friends whose strength, generosity, and aloha continue to inspire the people around them.
Hopena began dreaming up this race with his brothers as a way to honor his mentor, Seth. His vision was to create a challenge that would test the body, bring people together, and encourage the next generation.