Course Description
Here you can find the course description for the spectacular Hapalua Half Marathon.
The course starts in Waikiki as the sun is coming up. The course goes along Ala Moana Boulevard to Aloha Tower, returning to Waikiki and up Diamond Head. It then circles round Triangle Park – Kahala and finishes in Kapiolani Park.
You’ll receive your medal in the finisher village in Kapiolani Park where you can also see your finish on the big screen and enjoy the entertainment with some post-race food.
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Turn by Turn Course Description
The race begins at the statue of Duke Kahanamoku on Kalakaua Ave, with runners proceeding in a westward direction on Kalakaua Avenue.
Portable Toilets at the Start
Portable Toilets at the Start
Runners will turn left on Atkinson Dr past the Hawaii Convention Center and proceed past the Ala Moana shopping center on Ala Moana Boulevard.
First Aid Station at 2.3 miles
First Aid Station at 2.3 miles
Runners will continue west on Ala Moana Blvd and onto Aloha Tower Drive.
Second Aid Station at 3.9 miles
Second Aid Station at 3.9 miles
Runners will make turn by the Aloha Tower to return on Aloha Tower Drive on the ocean side and continue onto Ala Moana Boulevard.
Aid Station at 5.5 miles
Aid Station at 5.5 miles
Continuing on Ala Moana Blv past Magic Island and crossing the Ala Wai canal and continuing into Waikiki.
Aid station at 6.4 miles
Aid station at 6.4 miles
The course takes a right to Kalakaua Avenue going east towards Diamond Head.
Aid Station, medical & toilets at 8.3 miles
Aid Station, medical & toilets at 8.3 miles
Runners will continue past the Honolulu Zoo and then turn right on Paki Ave on the east side of Kapiolani Park.
The course then goes up Diamond Head Road for the first incline.
Aid Station at 11 miles
Medical Aid Station at 11 miles
The course then goes up Diamond Head Road for the first incline.
Aid Station at 11 miles
Medical Aid Station at 11 miles
Continuing past the light house with views from Diamond Head Road, the course turns around at Triangle Park and then back along Diamond Head Road and down to Kalakaua Avenue and into Kapiolani Park and the finish line!
Medals and Malasadas at the Finish!
Medals and Malasadas at the Finish!