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.
Page rebuilt 2026-10-01 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and 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.
Pick your goal for Honolulu
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Honolulu Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
Everything above stays free and complete — this is an optional next step, not a paywall.
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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Build for Honolulu — around your actual life
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