Races Marathon · Honolulu, USA
Honolulu Marathon
Honolulu Marathon is a rolling marathon in Honolulu, USA, held each December. Flat through Waikiki with the Diamond Head climbs mid-race and again near the finish. Warm and humid even at the 5am start — low-to-mid 20s C; heat management decides the day. With Honolulu Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
December
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Warm and humid even at the 5am start — low-to-mid 20s C; heat management decides the day.
Racing this course well
Flat through Waikiki with the Diamond Head climbs mid-race and again near the finish.
With Honolulu Marathon's constant undulation, pace by effort rather than the watch: even effort beats even splits here.
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Asked often
- When is the Honolulu Marathon?
- It is held each December in Honolulu, USA. Check the official Honolulu Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Honolulu Marathon course flat?
- Flat through Waikiki with the Diamond Head climbs mid-race and again near the finish.
- How should I train for the Honolulu Marathon?
- Train specifically for Honolulu — terrain, conditions, goal pace — and let the plan flex around real life. That's exactly what RunV's engine does after every run you log.
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