About the trip
Travel facts
The race
Programme
Tour leaders
HotelsHonolulu Marathon – The Dream Trip
Pre-registration is now open for this winter’s big adventure! Experience three iconic destinations in one trip: San Francisco, Honolulu and Los Angeles.
San Francisco
We start our journey in charming San Francisco – the city of steep hills, unique blend of Victorian elegance and modern architecture, and stunning Pacific Ocean location. Classic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the cable cars, the Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower and Chinatown await you.
San Francisco offers a rich variety of restaurants, culture and shopping and is considered by many to be the most charming city in the USA.
City tour with visit to Muir Woods included.
Honolulu
The journey continues to tropical Oahu, Hawaii’s most famous island and home to the bustling capital Honolulu. Here you’ll find world-famous Waikiki Beach, Ala Moana – one of the world’s largest shopping centres, and the International Market Place, perfect for those who want to experience the local market pulse.
A visit to Pearl Harbor is highly recommended – a historic site that provides a powerful insight into the events that changed world history.
Excursions in Honolulu can be booked as an option.
Honolulu Marathon 13 December
Imagine standing on the start line at sunrise, surrounded by palm trees, sea breezes and the scent of tropical flowers. Ahead of you lies 42.195 kilometres of pure running pleasure – along golden beaches, through swaying palm trees and past majestic volcanoes. This is the Honolulu Marathon – one of the most spectacular and atmospheric races in the world! The race attracts around 20 000 runners and is the 4th largest marathon in the USA.
Unlike many other marathons, there is no maximum time – here you run, jog or walk at your own pace. This makes the Honolulu Marathon the perfect race for both beginners and experienced runners who want to combine training, adventure and a holiday in one of the world’s most beautiful places.
The start is early in the morning in the centre of Honolulu, when the city is still bathed in dawn light. The course winds along Waikiki Beach, up the Diamond Head crater and along the ocean with an ever-present view of the turquoise Pacific. The crowd cheers, music plays and the atmosphere is something you’ll never forget.
After the finish, a medal, tropical fruits, palm trees and maybe a swim in the sea await you – you’ve earned it!
The Honolulu Marathon is more than a race – it’s an experience of a lifetime. A chance to run in paradise, feel the community and create memories that last forever.
Los Angeles
We end our journey in vibrant Los Angeles – the city where the sun always shines and dreams come true. Here you can enjoy a morning run along Venice Beach, celebrity spotting in Beverly Hills, shopping in Santa Monica and an unforgettable film experience in Hollywood and at Universal Studios.
Los Angeles is the centre of film, music and popular culture and offers the perfect ending to this unique journey.
City tour including entrance to Universal Studios included.
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Travel facts
About the race
This race is a loop along the southeast coast of Oahu, partly with a great sea view. The course is flat and easy but a bit hilly towards the end.
There are around 30,000 runners taking part, most of them Japanese. The race starts as early as 05.00 in the morning in the balmy, pitch black and tropical morning. You know when the race has started when the sky is suddenly lit up by a colourful firework display! It’s great to run, but it’s not very fast. One of the reasons is that a large number of your fellow competitors are Japanese and they are not here to run fast but to finish. Accessibility is poor to begin with. So don’t expect a great time or a new personal best. But the heat, feared by many, is not particularly difficult. The sun doesn’t rise until around seven o’clock and it rarely gets warmer than about 25 degrees.
There are 16 hydration stations along the course, the first after 3.5 km. Water and sports drinks are served.
Start to the Park 10 km
New race for this year replacing the “Mayors walk”. 10 km race with timing. The race starts at the same time as the Marathon and runs the first 10 km of the marathon course. Finish in Pakiolani Park (same finish as Marathon).
Expo:
Convention Center, 1801 Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki near the large Ala Moana shopping centre.
Distances: Marathon and 10 km
Number of participants: 20 000
Start time: 05.00
Maximum time: None
Medal/T-shirt: Yes/Yes
Timing with chip: Yes
Pasta party: Yes
Character of the race: Hilly turnaround course.
Average temperature: At the start 18 degrees, at 10.00, about 24 degrees
Other: Scenic landscape, spectacular fireworks at the start
Programme
Preliminary programme(Please note that the programme is subject to change.)
Sunday 6 December
- 15:40 Arrival in San Francisco. Transfer to the hotel.
- 17:00 Check-in to Riu Plaza Fishermans Wharf.
- 18:00 Information and leg stretching with refreshing walk in the neighbourhood. Joint dinner for those who wish. Cost price.
Monday 7 December
- 07:00 Meet in the lobby for a morning jog.
- 09:00 City tour with Muir Woods. Tentatively at 09-14.
Tuesday 8 December
- 07:00 Transfer to the airport. Departure to Honolulu.
- 15:00 Arrival in Honolulu. Transfer to Outrigger Reef and check-in.
- 17:00 Information and walk in the neighbourhood. Meeting in the lobby.
Wednesday 9 December
- 07:00 Meet in the lobby for a morning jog.
- 08:00 Full day excursion, Majestic Circle Island Tour (08-17). Supplement.
Thursday 10 December
- 07:00 Meet in the lobby for a morning jog.
- 10:30 Walk to the licence plate fair.
- 18:00 Dinner for those who wish, Waikkiki Brewing Company. Cost price.
Friday 11 December
- 07:00 Meet in the lobby for a morning jog.
- 13:00 Snorkelling excursion. Supplement.
- 18:00 Dinner for those who want to experience a real Japanese steakhouse. We visit Aoki Teppanyaki. Self-cost price.
Saturday 12 December
- 07:00 Meet in the lobby for morning jog. Day free for your own activities. Take the opportunity to shop at the Ala Moa shopping centre, visit Pearl Harbour or visit Hanauma Bay.
Sunday 13 December
- 04:00 Gather in the lobby for the walk to the start of the race.
- 05:00 The start of the Honolulu Marathon and the start of the 10km run. Good luck to you!
- 15:30 Gather in the lobby. We celebrate the day’s achievements with a drink.
Monday 14 December
- 09:00 Walk up to Diamond Head.
- 16:00 Polynesian culture, show and dinner. Supplement.
Tuesday 15 December
- Departure towards Los Angeles.
- Arrive in Los Angeles and check in at Jamaica Bay Inn.
Wednesday 16 December
- 07:00 Meet in the lobby for a morning jog.
- 09:00 City tour and visit to Universal Studios.
Thursday 17 December
- 07:00 Meet in the lobby for a morning jog. For those who wish, we will walk along the lovely Venice Beach all the way to Santa Monica. Santa Monica offers excellent shopping opportunities. Return home is on your own.
Friday 18 December
- 07:00 Meet in the lobby for a morning jog.
- 14:00 Estimated time for transfer to the airport and return journey to Kastrup and Arlanda.
Program
Our hotel
Riu Plaza Fishermans Wharf
Riu Plaza Fishermans Wharf 2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA In the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, the most charming part of San Francisco, Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf is home to restaurants, department stores, boutiques and buskers. The hotel is also close to the ferry terminal that takes you to Alcatraz Prison Island and …
OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort
OUTRIGGER Reef Waikiki Beach Resort 2169 Kalia Rd Honolulu, HI, 96815 USA The hotel is located on the beach, great location, close to the city centre, shopping and restaurants. Breakfast is not included. Location of the raceThe hotel is within walking distance of both the start and finish of the marathon. We walk together to …
Jamaica Bay Inn
Jamaica Bay Inn 4175 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, California 90292 Jamaica Bay Inn is located on the beach in Santa Monica and Marina del Rey, just 3 km from the famous Venice Beach. It is a hotel with plenty of charm. It features a swimming pool with ocean views, restaurants, bars, fitness centre and …
