What is the EPIC5 Ultra Run all about?
5 – 50K runs | 5 Hawaiian Islands | 5 Days
Join us for the EPIC5 Ultra Run as we cover a total of 250 kilometers in five consecutive days while running a 50-kilometer course on each of Kaui, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and the Big Island. The run courses consist of road, trails, and beach and are carefully constructed to ensure athletes experience the best of Hawaii’s natural beauty, rich culture, and intriguing history.
When is the next Ultra Run event?
23-27 September 2019
How many runners will there be?
The 2019 event is limited to 15 fortunate adventurers
What’s the schedule?
What does the elevation profile look like?
The elevation profile will range from approximately 3000-5000 feet gained each day, not to exceed 20,000 feet for the week.
What is the daily time limit?
Days 1-4 have an 8 hour daily time limit
Day 5 has a 10 hour time limit
How much is the registration fee & what does it include?
Early bird registration fee is $1950 – payment due in full by 1 September 2018
Standard registration fee is $2450
This includes the following:
- A unique experience with a small group of adventurers on primarily point to point courses while exploring the Hawaiian islands
- Event photographer to document the journey
- Aid station support (ice, water) + drop bags approx every 5-10 miles (course dependent)
- (2) Group meals
– Meet & greet pre-race lunch in Kauai
– Award celebration lunch on the Big Island - Swag bag:
– Event duffel bag
– 1 Tech singlet
– 1 T-shirt
– 1 Visor
– 1 Running hat (tech material)
– 1 Multi-purpose head buff - Finisher award – locally made koa wood belt buckle
When is the entry fee due and what are the disclosures?
50% of your total registration fee is due at the time of submitting your application. The remaining 50% of the total registration fee is due on the date that is five (5) calendar months prior to the first day of the event.
The Inter-Island Flight & Event Shuttle package fees are due three (3) months prior to the event. Payments can be made on the EPIC5 Ultra Run Payment Page.
Failure to timely make either of these payments shall result in the forfeiture of your participation slot as well as any monies that you may have paid to EPIC5 Challenge.
EPIC5 Challenge, at its sole discretion, may defer your entry to a future event, or offer a refund, upon your written request and on a case-by-case basis, but is under no obligation to do so.
Lastly, in the event that a minimum number of participants (as determined by EPIC5 Challenge) have not been accepted by EPIC5 Challenge by five (5) calendar months prior to the first day of the event, EPIC5 Challenge, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to cancel such event and provide a full refund of all monies that you may have paid to EPIC5 Challenge.
What other expenses are typical?
- Inter-island flight package – $495 USD
-due 3 months prior to event
– cost per person, athlete or crew (optional) - Shuttle service package for the event duration (9 days, Sat – Sun) – $195
– due 3 months prior to event
– eliminates need for rental cars
– if bringing crew, you’ll want to get rental cars instead
– pickup/dropoff must be within 5 miles of start
- Travel to Kauai / home from Kona
- Luggage fees (if any)
- Interisland lodging – a list of host hotels, recommended lodging and camping options will be provided
- Optional nutrition package (morning beverage, morning food, post run beverage, smoothie, meal)
– due 4 weeks prior to event
– payable directly to Nutrition by Heidi - Meals & nutrition (other than group meals listed above)
Are there any fundraising slots?
Yes, we have a limited number of fundraising slots. Fundraising slots offer a reduced registration fee , along with the agreement to raise donations for one of our island community organizations. 100% of the donations you raise will go directly to the organization to benefit the local community.
Please contact us for more details.
Are there any kama’aina slots?
Yes, we definitely offer kama’aina rates! Please contact us for more details.
Are relay teams an option?
Yes, relay teams are welcome to join! Each runner must be able to do a full island 50k. Please contact us for more details.
How do I apply?
To register, complete the following two steps
- Submit the Ultra Run application
- Submit payment on the EPIC5 Ultra Run Payment Page
