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December 13, 2026

Kalakaua Merrie Mile

Fastest mile in Hawaii

The Honolulu Marathon Weekend kicks off with the Merrie Mile, down Kalakaua Avenue on Saturday December 12.

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What’s included with your entry

Every Start to Park 10k entry includes these race essentials.

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  • Timing chip & bib number
  • Finisher medal
  • Race Shirt
  • Post race treats on the beach
  • Post race festivities
  • Get up close to the professional race

Run through the heart of Honolulu

The course begins on Ala Moana Boulevard before passing through downtown Honolulu, Waikiki, Diamond Head, Kahala and Hawaii Kai, then returning to finish at Kapiolani Park.

Course Map

Course highlights

Quick links to help you plan your race weekend.

Tower

Miles 2–3

Run through Downtown Honolulu, past Aloha Tower, Iolani Palace and King Kamehameha’s statue.

Waikiki

Mile 5

Pass hotels, shops and the famous stretch of Waikiki Beach before heading toward the finish.

Finish in Kapiolani Park

Miles 6.2

At 6.2miles on Monsarrat Ave, the course enters Kapiolani Park for your finish!

Detailed course description

Miles by miles breakdown of the route

Short paragraph about flat start past Ala Moana shopping center, through downtown streets past historic buildings like Iolani Palace and King Kamehameha statue.

Short paragraph about flat start past Ala Moana shopping center, through downtown streets past historic buildings like Iolani Palace and King Kamehameha statue.

BEFORE RACE DAY

Race packet pick-up

All runners must collect their race packet in person at the Honolulu Marathon Expo. Packets cannot be collected on race day.

Location

Hawaii Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu

Expo Dates & Times

Thu Dec 11 10AM-6PM | Fri Dec 12 10AM-7PM | Sat Dec 13 10AM-5PM

What to bring

Photo ID, registration confirmation email

Where to be for the Start to Park 10k

Key steps for successful Start to Park 10k

Expo information

Pick up your race pack at the Honolulu Marathon Expo.

Expo & Packet Pick-Up

Getting to the start

The start is at 5:00AM and the start line closes at 5:30 AM.
All participants must cross the line by that time.

Getting to the Start

Finish experience

Celebrate in Kapiolani Park with your medal, finisher shirt, refreshments and post-race treats.

Finish Festival Area

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Your Honolulu finish line starts here

Join the next JAL Honolulu Marathon and be part of one of the world’s most welcoming race weekends.

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