About
The North Shore Endurance Swim hosted by EAT PONO is Hawaiiʻs first and only 5k & 10k swim race from Sunset Beach to Waimea Bay.
Date: Saturday August 2nd, 2025
Time: 7am 5k; 8:30am 10k
5k Course: starts at Sunset Beach and follows the North Shore coastline to Waimea Bay.
10k Course: starts at Waimea Bay and follows the coastline to the turnaround at Sunset Beach before returning to Waimea Bay for the finish.
5k Details
Check-in opens at 5:45am. Race starts promptly at 8:30am.
This will be an in-water start from Sunset Beach. No separate heats.
There will be a single triangle turn buoy near the finish at Waimea Bay. Keep this buoy on your left shoulder.
There is a 2.5-hour time limit for this race. Lifeguards have the authority to pull swimmers from the course if they are not making sufficient progress or are endangering themselves or others.
You do not have to qualify for the 5k swim but please be honest about your fitness and ability as this is a tough swim.
10k Details
Check-in opens at 5:45am. Race starts promptly at 7:00am.
This will be a beach start from Waimea Bay. No separate heats.
There are two turn buoys on this course. The first is at the turn-around at Sunset Beach and the second is at Waimea Bay near the finish. Pass both on your left shoulder.
To qualify for this race you must be able to show that you have completed a 2.3-mile race in under 2 hours within the previous 2 years.
An escort is required for the 10k swim. Kayaks, SUPs, or Paddleboards are acceptable. We do not supply escorts or crafts for this event.
There is a 4-hour time limit for this race.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
Race numbers and timing chips are provided on race day only. No advance packet pickup.
Fins are not allowed for either distance.
Escorts are required for the 10k race. Escorts are not allowed for the 5k race. Ocean Patrol will be in the water at all times for your safety. See the course map, rules & information page more details.
Sorry, no refunds for this event.
Yes. There is a 2.5-hour time limit for the 5k race and a 4-hour time limit for the 10k race.
Yes. Bright-colored swim caps are required. We will supply a swim cap on the day of the race. You are welcome to wear your own.
Registration Opens June 2025
Online registration on Active.com opens June 2025.
Contact us
Please contact us with any questions. We are here to help!