The Honolulu Marathon starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means "path by the ocean." This phrase is an appropriate description for the entire race course.
At the starting line is Ala Moana Beach Park, a local recreation area encompassing over 100 acres of park, beaches, swimming and surfing spots and the last mile of the course curves around Diamond Head toward the finish in Waikiki. The last stretch of the race runs along the park past Sans Souci Beach and the Waikiki Aquarium.
The Honolulu Marathon course is mostly flat with the exception of Diamond Head. The highest point on the course is 124 feet above sea level near mile 9 (approx. 15km mark).
For a complete aerial view of the course, click here
 Jane Sturzaker has made many trips to Marathons around the world. She lists the Honolulu, New York, London and Paris Marathons among her favourites. However undoubtedly, her most memorable achievements have been reaching Spartan status (10 year runner) for the Samsung Melbourne Marathon and completing both the “up” and the “down” Comrades Marathons in South Africa - "The Ultimate Human Race".
Jane enjoys the Honolulu Marathon so much that she is returning this year for her third visit. |
Packages start from as little as $2399 ex Sydney and include
- Return economy class airfares ex Sydney. Surcharges apply ex other Australian cities.
- Airport Taxes and Fuel Levy
- 5 nights accommodation at the Ohana Waikikii Beachcomber Hotel in a standard twin share room
- Return seat in coach airport/hotel transfer
- Marathon race entry fee
- Pasta Luau/Concert night
Click here for full details of the Honolulu Special Package
Please note that an AU$55 Per Person surcharge will apply on all packages to
1) Australian Residents who do not purchase airfares through Travelling Fit.
2) All Non-Australian residents
Entry fees to the Marathon are as follows. Please note that they are none refundable.
| Prior to 31 October |
AU $151 |
| 1 November to 14 November |
AU $182 |
| 15 November to 13 December |
AU $216 |
There is no qualifying time for entry into the Honolulu Marathon.
The Honolulu marathon starts at 5:00am.
There are also no cut-off times, allowing all entrants to finish the race.
The Honolulu Marathon uses the ChampionChip Timing System to track official times for all race participants.
Race packets containing Race Number, Timing Chip and Final Instructions will be available for pick up 10am - 6pm Wednesday 10th Dec, 9am - 6pm Thursday 11th Dec, 9am - 7pm Friday 12th Dec and 9am - 5pm on Saturday 13th Dec at the Honolulu Marathon Expo, Hawaii Convention Center, located at 1801 Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki near the Ala Moana Shopping Center.. To facilitate pickup, please bring your confirmation card. Race Packets will not be issued on Race Day.
There may be a designated pace setter for the elite athletes but there are no pace setters for non-elite runners.
There will be 16 aid stations along the course offering sports drinks, water and cold sponges. Medical assistance will also be available should you need it. No food or sports gels will be provided so remember to take your own should you want them.
There will be no Clothing Check-In at the START Area on Race Day. Any clothing left or discarded at the start area will be donated to charity.
Free BUS SERVICE to the starting line will depart from the Honolulu Zoo parking lot on Kapahulu Avenue beginning at 2AM on Race Day. The last bus will leave at 4AM. Board early and do not wait for the last bus as there may not be room. Non-runners will be transported on a space-available basis. A few buses will return to Kapiolano Park after the start.
The 2008 Honolulu Marathon Expo will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center, located at 1801 Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki near the Ala Moana Shopping Center
The Honolulu Marathon finisher shirt and medal are for finishers only and must be picked up at Kapiolani Park on Race Day. Look for the Finisher T-shirt Tent after you exit the finish area and pick up your t-shirt and medal because finisher shirts and medals will not be mailed. Your certificate will be available the day after the race. Certificates not picked up on the day following the marathon will be mailed in February.
Temperature at the start can be in the mid 60'sF (16°C) and climb to the low 80'sF (27°C) by 10am.
10km run/walk.
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