Hapalua Half Marathon 2026
Hawaii's premier half marathon, starting in Waikiki and circling Diamond Head before finishing in Kapiolani Park.
Course Highlights
- Start on Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki
- Circle Diamond Head with Pacific views
- Beachfront finish in Kapiolani Park
- Hawaiian hospitality and island race energy
Race Day Conditions
Mixed terrain — some rolling hills with flat stretches.
Warm — hydrate aggressively, consider a visor and sunscreen.
This is historical planning context, not a weather forecast.
Official organizer websiteRecommended Training Plans
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How to prepare for this course
Your plan should account for the mixed road course in Honolulu, plus the conditions runners commonly encounter around this event. These resources add race-specific context without creating a duplicate training URL.
Half marathon race pace strategy
Plan for effort changes across rolling terrain rather than treating every mile as identical.
Half marathon weather strategy
Use the historical 76°F average as a packing and pacing prompt, not a race-day forecast.
Two-week taper guide
Arrive fresh by reducing training stress while keeping familiar movement in the final two weeks.
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