Honolulu Marathon (December)
A huge December marathon that starts at 5 a.m. in Honolulu. The 2026 race is Sunday, Dec. 13, with a 10K the same morning and the Kalākaua Merrie Mile on Dec. 12. Expect early-morning road closures along the course through Waikīkī, Diamond Head and East Honolulu.
- 2026 JAL Honolulu Marathon: Sunday, Dec. 13, 5 a.m. start. Start to Park 10K the same morning.
- Kalākaua Merrie Mile: Saturday, Dec. 12, 7 a.m.
- Entries are final, with no refunds or transfers.
- Roads along the course (Ala Moana, Waikīkī, Diamond Head, Kalanianaʻole Highway toward Hawaiʻi Kai) close early that morning. Plan drives around it.
- Very popular with visitors from Japan.
Source: Honolulu Marathon (official)
Last checked Oct. 29, 2026. Hours, fees and rules can change, so confirm with the official source before you go.