Honolulu Marathon

A December marathon on Oahu, starting downtown before dawn and running out along the coast past Diamond Head. Warm, humid and famously friendly, with no cut-off in most years.

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Where it runs

Honolulu Marathon course map: the route through Honolulu, with the start and the finish marked.
Honolulu Marathon course map — start, finish and route.

Interactive map

The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.

About this race

A December marathon on Oahu, starting downtown before dawn and running out along the coast past Diamond Head. Warm, humid and famously friendly, with no cut-off in most years.

Next edition
13 December 2026
Elevation gain
141 m
Profile
Undulating
First run
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About these facts

Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.

Last reviewed 28 September 2026