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JAL Honolulu Marathon (Honolulu Marathon Weekend)

A December marathon with no time limit, so walkers and first-timers can finish, starting in the pre-dawn dark on Ala Moana and finishing in Kapiolani Park.

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Fun Run Atlas · Hawaii

Iconic tradition · Honolulu, HI

JAL Honolulu Marathon (Honolulu Marathon Weekend) is a landmark running tradition in Honolulu, Hawaii, with verified dates from December 12 through December 13, 2026.

ConfirmedFamily friendly
When
Dec 12–13, 2026
Start Marathon & 10K 5:00 a.m.; Merrie Mile 7:00 a.m. Saturday
Second Sunday of December
Where
Ala Moana Blvd (start) to Kapiolani Park (finish)
Ala Moana Blvd / Queen St Extension
Honolulu, HI · City and County of Honolulu
Directions

What to expect

  • no time limit
  • 5 a.m. start in the dark
  • Diamond Head
  • walkers welcome
  • Kalakaua Merrie Mile
  • large Japanese field

2026 Confirmed

December 12-13, 2026 (marathon Sunday, Dec 13)

  • Dec 12–13, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Not announced

2027 not announced

Date TBA

About the run

The weekend includes the Kalakaua Merrie Mile on Saturday, then the marathon and the Start to Park 10K on Sunday. All groups start together at 5 a.m. from Ala Moana Boulevard and finish in Kapiolani Park.

The run

Distances
Marathon, Start to Park 10K, Kalakaua Merrie Mile
Season
Winter

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.