2025 Hawaii 1-20-12 Endurance Challenge

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/