Course Description
The 2024 course has been updated and will no longer go up Monsarrat Ave.
The spectacular Hapalua course starts in Waikiki as the sun is coming up, and takes in downtown Honolulu, returning to Waikiki before going up and around Diamond Head, finishing 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 and awesome post-race food.
See the course map, and turn by turn description below
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.
Runners will then turn left onto the makai (oceanside) lanes of Ala Moana Blvd at the intersection of Ala Moana Blvd and Kalakaua Ave.
First Aid Station at 1.2 miles
Portable Toilets at the Start
Runners will then turn left onto the makai (oceanside) lanes of Ala Moana Blvd at the intersection of Ala Moana Blvd and Kalakaua Ave.
First Aid Station at 1.2 miles
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.
Runners will continue west on Ala Moana Blvd and onto Aloha Tower Drive.
Second Aid Station at 4.2 miles
Second Aid Station at 4.2 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.
Self Serve Aid Station at 5.5 miles
Self Serve Aid Station at 5.5 miles
Continuing on Ala Moana Blv past Magic Island and crossing the Ala Wai canal and continuing into Waikiki.
The course takes a right to Kalakaua Avenue going east towards Diamond Head.
Aid Station at 9 miles (energy gels)
Portable Toilets at 9 miles
Medical Aid at 9 miles
Aid Station at 9 miles (energy gels)
Portable Toilets at 9 miles
Medical Aid at 9 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 DHR and down to Kalakaua Avenue and into Kapiolani Park and the finish line!
Medals and Malsadas at the Finish!
Medals and Malsadas at the Finish!