Honolulu Marathon

East Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

26.3 miles (42.4 km) · 359 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · road · Race

Honolulu Marathon is a 26.3-mile point-to-point race in East Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, gaining 359 feet of elevation. The race follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 4 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 9.3 miles gaining 223 feet at an average 0.2% grade. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The race opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	26.3 mi (42.4 km)
Elevation gain	359 ft (110 m)
Average gain	14 ft per mile (3 m per km)
Longest climb	9.0 mi, 119 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	5.3%
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	0.6 of 100
Surface	road
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	76%
Mild uphill	13%
Mild downhill	10%

Questions about Honolulu Marathon

How much elevation gain does Honolulu Marathon have?

Honolulu Marathon has 359 ft (110 m) of elevation gain over 26.3 miles (42.4 km). That averages 14 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Honolulu Marathon?

The difficulty score for Honolulu Marathon is 0.6 of 100. That is harder than 4.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Honolulu Marathon?

The longest climb on Honolulu Marathon runs 9.0 miles (14.4 km) and gains 119 ft (36 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 5.3%.