Honolulu Marathon

Honolulu Marathon Countdown

248

Days

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Hrs

12

Min

25

Sec

Next Race

December 13, 2026

249

days to go

The Honolulu Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, attracting roughly 25,000 finishers annually with an enormous Japanese contingent making up nearly 60% of the field. With no time cutoff, it is uniquely welcoming to first-time marathoners and recreational runners. The scenic course runs from Ala Moana Beach Park along Waikiki Beach to the turnaround at Diamond Head, finishing in Kapiolani Park.

Est.

1973

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Point-to-point

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

130m

Elev. Loss

130m

Field Size

~25,000

When

December

THE COURSE

Gain

+130m

Loss

-130m

MI 0

KM 0

Ala Moana Start

The race begins at Ala Moana Beach Park with a spectacular pre-dawn fireworks display. The 5:00 AM start means runners begin in darkness, chasing the sunrise along Honolulu's coastline.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 0

KM 0

Ala Moana Start

The race begins at Ala Moana Beach Park with a spectacular pre-dawn fireworks display. The 5:00 AM start means runners begin in darkness, chasing the sunrise along Honolulu's coastline.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 5

KM 8

Waikiki Beach

Runners pass along the world-famous Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head crater looming ahead. The warm, humid conditions and ocean breeze define the unique challenge of this tropical marathon.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 5

KM 8

Waikiki Beach

Runners pass along the world-famous Waikiki Beach with Diamond Head crater looming ahead. The warm, humid conditions and ocean breeze define the unique challenge of this tropical marathon.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 10

KM 16.1

Diamond Head

The course wraps around the base of Diamond Head, the iconic volcanic crater. The climb around the headland is the most significant elevation change on the course, with stunning ocean views.

ELEV: 40ft

MI 10

KM 16.1

Diamond Head

The course wraps around the base of Diamond Head, the iconic volcanic crater. The climb around the headland is the most significant elevation change on the course, with stunning ocean views.

ELEV: 40ft

MI 16

KM 25.7

Hawaii Kai Turnaround

The out-and-back section through Hawaii Kai is the most remote part of the course. Runners head east along the coast before turning back toward Honolulu. The midday sun and humidity test every runner.

ELEV: 10ft

MI 16

KM 25.7

Hawaii Kai Turnaround

The out-and-back section through Hawaii Kai is the most remote part of the course. Runners head east along the coast before turning back toward Honolulu. The midday sun and humidity test every runner.

ELEV: 10ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Kapiolani Park Finish

The finish in Kapiolani Park near Diamond Head brings runners home under the tropical sun. With no time cutoff, the final finishers cross the line as late as mid-afternoon, earning the same lei and medal as the winners.

ELEV: 5ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Kapiolani Park Finish

The finish in Kapiolani Park near Diamond Head brings runners home under the tropical sun. With no time cutoff, the final finishers cross the line as late as mid-afternoon, earning the same lei and medal as the winners.

ELEV: 5ft