Honolulu Marathon guide

Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · Honolulu, HI, USA · Start 5:00 AM

What to know when planning this race

Start, finish & getting there
The start (Ala Moana Blvd at Queen St) and finish (Kapiolani Park) are about 3 miles apart, both near Waikiki.
Convenient areas to stay
Waikiki is a short walk or TheBus ride from the start and right by the finish. The expo is at the Hawaii Convention Center.
Confirmed vs. carried over
The race date and start time come from the official site but haven't been re-checked for this edition. Aid station mile markers are approximate.
Plan around before race morning
  • The 5:00 AM start is very early. Roads close around 3:00 AM.
  • Expect heat and humidity after sunrise; plan for it.
  • Aid station locations are approximate; check the official course map.

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Race overview

Organizer
Honolulu Marathon Association
Date
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Distance
Marathon
Start time
5:00 AM
Start location
Ala Moana Blvd at Queen St
Finish location
Kapiolani Park
Official race website

Verification date unavailable. Source

Course

Cumulative elevation, mile by mile. Amber bars are the significant climbs.

Significant climbs

  • Mile 7–8 · +70 ft
  • Mile 21–22 · +70 ft
  • Mile 8–9 · +30 ft

Significant descents

  • Mile 22–23 · −80 ft
  • Mile 8–9 · −70 ft
  • Mile 7–8 · −30 ft
Mile-by-mile course notes
  • Mile 0–1 +20 / −20 ft · Official: 641 ft total gain, start 14 ft, high point 132 ft. Course totals ≈ 641 ft gain / 641 ft loss (source: official course map).
  • Mile 1–2 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 2–3 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 3–4 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 4–5 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 5–6 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 6–7 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 7–8 +70 / −30 ft · Climb around Diamond Head.
  • Mile 8–9 +30 / −70 ft
  • Mile 9–10 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 10–11 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 11–12 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 12–13 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 13–14 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 14–15 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 15–16 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 16–17 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 17–18 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 18–19 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 19–20 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 20–21 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 21–22 +70 / −30 ft · Return climb over Diamond Head's shoulder.
  • Mile 22–23 +30 / −80 ft · Descent toward the Kapiolani Park finish.
  • Mile 23–24 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 24–25 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 25–26 +20 / −20 ft
  • Mile 26–26.2 +4 / −4 ft

Aid stations

  • Mile 2

    GEL

    First station — heavy congestion, take fluid on the far side.

  • Mile 4

  • Mile 6

  • Mile 8

    GEL

    Gels available just past the tables.

  • Mile 10

  • Mile 12

  • Mile 14

    GEL

  • Mile 16

  • Mile 18

    GEL

    Last full-service station before the closing miles.

  • Mile 20

  • Mile 22

    GEL

  • Mile 23

  • Mile 25

    GEL

    Final fluids before the finish chute.

Rules & important information

Race rules
Bib worn visibly on the front. Photo ID required at packet pickup; no race-day pickup. No bandits, pets, strollers or unregistered pacers. No official time limit — the finish stays open until the last runner. Heat and humidity are significant; carry fluids if you run slowly.
Cutoff times
No course cutoff — the finish line remains open until the final participant finishes, though some streets reopen and runners may be moved to sidewalks.
Transportation
Road closures along Ala Moana and Kalakaua begin around 3:00am. Most Waikiki hotels are a short walk or TheBus ride from the start.
Other notes
Course, aid station, expo and hotel details are compiled from published race information and are not yet officially verified — confirm timings and logistics with the organizer before race weekend. Aid station mile markers are approximate — official locations are only published on the organizer's course map; check it before race day.

Verification date unavailable. Source

Race week & expo

  • Hawaii Convention Center

    1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI

    Fri, Dec 11, 202610:00 PM – 5:00 AM
    Sat, Dec 12, 20268:00 PM – 3:00 AM
    Packet pickup
    Bib, shirt and race packet are collected together at the expo. Nothing is mailed and there is no race-morning pickup — plan to attend on one of the open days.
    ID requirements
    Government-issued photo ID required for every runner. Picking up for someone else requires a signed authorisation form and a copy of their ID.
    Parking
    Paid parking garage at the convention center; Waikiki trolley and TheBus stop outside.
    Transit
    Rideshare drop-off at the main entrance; transit and hotel shuttles serve the venue on expo days.

    Verification date unavailable. No source on file.

Ready 2 Race recommendation: visit the expo on the first day it opens if your travel allows — final-afternoon queues are the longest. This is guidance, not an official requirement.

Athlete tracking & results

Open tracking & results

Tracking and results come from the race organizer.

Hotels near the start, Airbnb and travel planning are available when you create your account.

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