2026 Media Center
Welcome to the 2026 Honolulu Marathon Weekend Media Center.
See below for media related information including schedule of events, entry and finisher stats, elite race information and links to downloadable media for editorial use. Please credit all photographs to the Honolulu Marathon Association when published.
On Race Day, we will be in the Press Tent by the finish line.
Contact: [email protected]
Please register for your media credentials so we can keep you informed of any changes and/or updates.
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Broadcast
KALAKAUA MERRIE MILE LIVESTREAM
Livestream on the Honolulu Marathon YouTube Channel starts at 7:30AM Saturday December 12
OFFICIAL HONOLULU MARATHON TV BROADCAST:
Hawaii News Now
2026 Honolulu Marathon Broadcast from 6am-9am Sunday December 13.
Calendar of Events
Thursday, December 10 (10AM – 6PM)
Honolulu Marathon Expo at the Hawaii Convention Center
Friday, December 11 (9AM – 7PM)
Honolulu Marathon Expo at the Hawaii Convention Center
Elite Athlete Photo call and press meetings (1PM – 2PM)
RSVP and request for interviews.
Honolulu Marathon Aloha Friday Night Nights, Lewer Street, Honolulu (5pm – 8pm)
Free Event and open to the public
Official opening of the 52nd Honolulu Marathon
Hawaiian music and entertainment
Saturday, December 12 (7:00AM – 9:00AM)
Kalakaua Merrie Mile, Kalakaua Avenue by Honolulu Zoo
First amateur wave starts at 7:000AM
Elite/Celebrity Wave starts at 7:30AM
9:00AM – 5:00PM
Honolulu Marathon Expo at the Hawaii Convention Center
Sunday, December 13 (2:00AM – 4:00AM)
Shuttle leaves Honolulu Zoo for Start line
5:00AM. Start of the 54th Honolulu Marathon
5:00AM Start of the Start to Park 10k
Monday, December 14 (10:00AM – 5:00PM)
Finisher certificate pick up will take place at the Hawaii Convention Center
10:00 AM – 11AM
Meet the Champions for photos and autographs at the Hawaii Convention Center
We have a number of complimentary entries for media wishing to participate. Please send your request to: [email protected]
2026 Entry Stats
The 2026 Honolulu Marathon Weekend is on track to be one of the largest in the event’s history, with participation pacing around 20% ahead of 2025 across the weekend’s events. More than 40,000 entrants have registered as of October 8, 2026.
The age group 20-39 is leading the growth, coming from both Hawaii and the US mainland.
| Event | Hawaii Entrants | Visiting Entrants | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Marathon Weekend | 14,531 | 24,716 | 39,247 |
Finishers
2025 Kalakaua Merrie Mile
Top Place Results
2025 Kalakaua Merrie Mile
| PLACE | NAME | COUNTRY | Actual | Handicap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sinclaire Johnson | USA | 04:21,66 | 03:50,66 (-31s) |
| 2 | Nikki Hiltz | USA | 04:24,81 | 03:53,81 (-31s) |
| 3 | Josh Hoey | USA | 03:55,15 | 03:55,15 |
| 4 | Susan Ejore-Sanders | Kenya | 04:26,69 | 04:55,69 (-31s) |
| 5 | Hobbs Kessler | USA | 03:56,65 | 03:56,65 |
2025 Honolulu Marathon
Top Place Results
2025 Male Elites
2025 Top 3 Elite Male
| PLACE | NAME | COUNTRY | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsegay Weldlibanos | Eritrea | 2:13:38 |
| 2 | Yemane Haileselassie | Eritrea | 2:14:28 |
| 3 | Patrick Ketter Kiplagat | Kenya | 2:14:56 |
2025 Female Elites
2025 Top 3 Elite Female
| PLACE | TIME | NAME | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2:30:43 | Calli Hauger-Thackery | Great Britain |
| 2 | 2:31:32 | Cynthia Limo | Kenya |
| 3 | 2:35:36 | Eunice Chumba | Bahrain |
2025 Male Wheelchair
2025 Top 3 Elite Male Wheelchair
| PLACE | TIME | NAME | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:36:50 | Hokinoue Kota | Japan |
| 2 | 1:39:45 | Soejima Masazumi | Japan |
| 3 | 1:53:17 | Jun Hiromichi | Japan |
2025 Female Wheelchair
2025 Top 3 Elite Female Wheelchair
| PLACE | TIME | NAME | COUNTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:47:34 | Susannah Scaroni | USA |
| 2 | 4:02:56 | Dawna Zane | USA |
| 3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2025 Male Kama’aina
2024 Top 3 Kama'aina Male
| PLACE | TIME | NAME | TOWN, ISLAND |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2:52:08 | Gabriel Tom | Honolulu, Oahu |
| 2 | 2:52:09 | Shawn Morimoto | Honolulu, Oahu |
| 3 | 2:58:31 | Jordan Bongolan | Kapolei, Oahu |
2025 Female Kama’aina
2024 Top 3 Kama'aina Female
| PLACE | TIME | NAME | TOWN, ISLAND |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3:07:13 | Amanda Beaman | Honolulu, Oahu |
| 2 | 3:24:43 | Carey Colbert | Kailua, Oahu |
| 3 | 3:25:43 | Erin Sakai | Honolulu, Oahu |
2025 Male Hawaii Resident
2024 Top 3 Hawaii Resident Male
| PLACE | TIME | NAME | TOWN, ISLAND |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2:44:48 | Jared Breaux | Kailua, Oahu |
| 2 | 2:49:54 | Jay Dela Cruz | Honolulu, Oahu |
| 3 | 2:50:29 | David Easa | Honolulu, Oahu |
2025 Female Hawaii Resident
2024 Top 3 Hawaii Resident Female
| PLACE | TIME | NAME | TOWN, ISLAND |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3:01:51 | Kathryn Watt | Kailua, Oahu |
| 2 | 3:06:48 | Megan Goulden | Honolulu, Oahu |
| 3 | 3:07:13 | Amanda Beaman | Honolulu, Oahu |