2025 Hawaii 1-20-12 Endurance Challenge

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Past event

7:00 AM HST

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

$38.10–$59.30 · 4 races

Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of endurance and fun at the 2025 Hawaii 1-20-12 Endurance Challenge, taking place on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in the stunning Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. This unique event invites individuals and teams of two, aged 15 and older, to tackle a challenging 1-mile loop set within a scenic, unpaved macadamia nut orchard. Participants will have the chance to walk or run every 20 minutes for up to 12 hours, testing their limits while enjoying the breathtaking Hawaiian landscape.

With various participation brackets available, competitors can choose to aim for 3 hours, 6 hours, or even the ultimate 12-hour challenge, covering up to 36 miles in total. For those who prefer teamwork, the team bracket allows pairs to alternate laps, adding a fun and strategic element to the race. As you conquer each loop, you can take advantage of designated rest areas to recharge and refocus. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community spirit, all while supporting vital health initiatives in East Hawaii. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable endurance event!

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Sep 15–16, 2024

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Races

Bracket 1- Individual: 3 Hour/9 mile Endurance Challenge

Incl. $3.10 Fee & 1-20-12 Endurance Challenge T-Shirt

Run/walk to complete a 1 mile loop every 20 minutes for up to 3 hours for a possible total of 9 miles. Individuals must complete each loop within 20 minutes or be eliminated and have your wrist band removed. If you finish a loop before the 20 minute time limit, you can rest, eat, drink, use the port-o-pottie, and change clothes in a designated area before the start of the next loop. Participants receive a t-shirt and a shoe bar medal.

7:00 AM HST

$38.10

Entries closed
Bracket 2- Individual: 6 Hour/18 Mile Endurance Challenge

Incl. $3.70 Fee & 1-20-12 Endurance Challenge T-Shirt

Run/walk to complete a 1 mile loop every 20 minutes for up to 6 hours for a possible total of 18 miles. Individuals must complete each loop within 20 minutes or be eliminated and have your wrist band removed. If you finish a loop before the 20 minute time limit, you can rest, eat, drink, used the port-o-pottie, and change clothes in a designated area before the start of the next loop. Participants receive a t-shirt and a shoe bar medal.

7:00 AM HST

$48.70

Entries closed
Bracket 3A- Individual: 12 Hour/36 Mile Endurance Challenge

Incl. $4.30 Fee & 1-20-12 Endurance Challenge T-Shirt

Run/walk to complete a 1 mile loop every 20 minutes for up to 12 hours for a possible total of 36 miles. Individuals must complete each loop within 20 minutes or be eliminated and have your wrist band removed. If you finish a loop before the 20 minute time limit, you can rest, eat, drink, used the port-o-pottie, and change clothes in a designated area before the start of the next loop. The endurance challenge continues until all competitors have been eliminated or for up to 12 hours for a total of 36 miles. Participants receive a t-shirt and a shoe bar medal.

7:00 AM HST

$59.30

Entries closed
Bracket 3B- 2 Person Team: 12 Hour/36 Mile Endurance Challenge

Incl. $3.70 Fee & 1-20-12 Endurance Challenge T-Shirt

Teams of two complete a 1 mile loop every 20 minutes for up to 12 hours. Teams of two must alternate competitors completing the 1 mile loop in 20 minutes. If one member of a team does not complete the 1 mile loop in 20 minutes, both team members are eliminated. If you finish early you can rest, eat, drink, use the port-o-pottie, and change clothes in a designated area before the start of the next loop. The endurance challenge continues until all competitors have been eliminated or for up to 12 hours for a total of 36 miles. Participants receive a t-shirt and a shoe bar medal.

7:00 AM HST

$48.70

Entries closed

Organiser's description

THE 1-20-12 ENDURANCE CHALLENGE is a unique walk/run event open to individuals and teams of 2 ages 15 and older. Complete a 1-mile loop within an unpaved macadamia nut orchard on a dirt trail every 20 minutes for up to 12 hours, or until all competitors have been eliminated. Individuals must complete the 1 mile loop within 20 minutes and be within the chute area at the start of the next loop or be eliminated. Teams of 2 must alternate competitors each mile. If a team member cannot complete the 1-mile loop within 20 minute both team members are eliminated. If you complete the loop in less than 20 minutes you can rest, eat/drink, and change clothes within a designated area where you can erect a secured, weighted tent shelter. Competitor Support Team members are allowed in the tent area but not on the event course. Competitors can walk or run and walking sticks are permitted. The 1-mile loop has an elevation gain of 63 feet.

4 WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:

BRACKET 1- Sign up as an individual and attempt to run/walk for 3 hours, 1 mile every 20 minutes = total of 9 miles. If you cannot complete a loop in 20 minutes your will be eliminated.

BRACKET 2- Sign up as an individual and attempt to run/walk for 6 hours, 1 mile every 20 minutes = total of 18 miles. If you cannot complete a loop in 20 minutes your will be eliminated.

BRACKET 3A- Sign up as an individual and attempt to run/walk for 12 hours, 1 mile every 20 minutes = total of 36 miles. If you cannot complete a loop in 20 minutes your will be eliminated

OR BRACKET 3B- Sign up as an team of 2 and attempt to run/walk for 12 hours, 1 mile every 20 minutes = total of 36 miles. Each team member must alternate each loop, so each team member will attempt to complete 18 miles total. If a team member cannot complete a loop in 20 minutes, both team members will be eliminated.

The 1-20-12 Endurance Challenge is sponsored by Vivawell, Inc. an 501c3 Hawaii island-based health promotion nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing chronic health conditions with diet, exercise, stress reduction, social support and health-supporting environments. The event is co-sponsored by Hawaiian Macadamia Nut Orchards. Event proceeds and donations benefit Vivawell's community programs serving the East Hawaii island Districts of Hilo, Puna and Ka'u.

See 1-20-12 Endurance Challenge Frequently Asked Questions at https://www.vivawell.org/events/