MARATHON
COURSE: 26
miles, 385 yards or 42.195 kilometers. The Honolulu
Marathon's scenic course includes spectacular ocean
views alongside world-famous Waikiki Beach, and Diamond
Head and Koko Head volcanic craters. The terrain is
level except for short uphill grades around Diamond
Head.
TIMING
SYSTEM: ChampionChip
Detectors will be placed at the starting line, half marathon,
and at the finish line. Other detectors may be placed
at random locations.
WHEELCHAIRS:
Racing
wheelchairs will be on the course. Please watch out
for them.
NOTE:
All participants must self-propel themselves without assistance. NO assistance conveyances and unauthorized vehicles including bicycles, baby carriages, all forms of skates, support walkers, walking sticks, poles and canes, etc. will be allowed on the course on race day.
RUNNING
COURTESY: Stay
within the coned lanes to ensure your safety as well
as provide runners coming along the opposite direction
with a clear path.
AID
STATIONS: There
are 16 Aid Stations located along the course, manned
by 2,300 volunteers working in shifts, serving water,
sports drink, and providing cold sponges and professional
medical assistance.
The
first Aid Station is located at approximately 2.5 miles
(3.5K) from the start, then every 2 to 3 miles (3K to
4.8K) thereafter.
Please
drop sponges at or near the stations. To keep aid stations
from being congested, continue to the last table and please
keep moving.
WEATHER
CONDITIONS: Precautions
should be taken against heat and humidity; temperatures
at the start will generally be in the mid 60s (Fahrenheit)
and climb to the low 80s (Fahrenheit) by 10 AM.
:
Inadequate
training, failure to pace, and disregard for the importance
of taking fluids have resulted in life-threatening conditions
such as heat stroke in both experienced and first-time
marathon entrants. If this is your first marathon or your
first experience running in a warm, humid climate, take
fluids at each of our 16 Aid Stations. Should you begin
to experience difficulties, stop and ask for advice or
assistance from the medical personnel at an Aid Station
before continuing.
IMPORTANT:
All
information published on this website is subject to change
without notice.
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