The Honolulu Marathon

This is a fun one-mile race in Waikiki followed by a beach party. Great as a warm-up for the marathon as well as visiting friends and family. Children of all ages are welcome to run the Merrie Mile. Starts are in waves based on predicted finish time. The race is named after King Kalakaua, who was known as the Merrie Monarch. The one-mile course starts at the Kapiolani Park end of Kalakaua Avenue and the turn around is by Kaiulani Ave.

The Honolulu Marathon is the fourth largest marathon in the United States after New York, Chicago and Boston. There is no time limit and everyone is allowed to finish. Finishers are greeted at the finish line with a medal followed by a festival area in Kapiolani Park. Collect your finisher shirt, malasadas and other post race treats.

Experience the thrill of the Honolulu Marathon start with fireworks and 26,000 participants! The 10k starts at the same time and place as the full Honolulu Marathon and finishes 10km into the marathon course in Kapiolani Park.