Honolulu Marathon

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

26.4 miles (42.4 km) · 271 ft elevation gain · Lollipop · Race

Honolulu Marathon is a 26.4-mile lollipop race in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, gaining 271 feet of elevation. The race follows a flat elevation profile. The terrain covers 4 distinct sections with no major climbs. Nearly the entire route is runnable at a steady effort. The race opens with a gradual climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	26.4 mi (42.4 km)
Elevation gain	271 ft (83 m)
Average gain	10 ft per mile (2 m per km)
Longest climb	9.7 mi, 100 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	4.6%
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Flat
Difficulty score	0.6 of 100
Route shape	Lollipop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	96%
Mild uphill	2%
Mild downhill	1%

Questions about Honolulu Marathon

How much elevation gain does Honolulu Marathon have?

Honolulu Marathon has 271 ft (83 m) of elevation gain over 26.4 miles (42.4 km). That averages 10 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 4.3% 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 9.7 miles (15.5 km) and gains 100 ft (31 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 4.6%.