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By David Monti & Taylor Dutch, @d9monti, @taylordutch (c) Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved HONOLULU (10-Dec) — Both the men’s and women’s course records came tumbling down at the 45th Honolulu Marathon here this morning when Lawrence Cherono and Brigid Kosgei broke the finish line tape in Kapiolani Park in 2:08:27 and 2:22:15, respectively.  Improbably, the Kenyan duo demolished the previous race records by…

HONOLULU (11-Dec) — Kenya’s Lawrence Cherono smashed the course record here at the 44th Honolulu Marathon by running 2:09:39, the fourth fastest marathon in the United States this year. Dueling with 2014 champion Wilson Chebet, Cherono managed to scoot away in the final miles to claim victory in Kapiolani Park adjacent to Waikiki Beach. In the women’s race, Brigid Kosgei completed a Kenyan sweep of…

2025 Honolulu Marathon Elite Field The Honolulu Marathon is committed to world-class elite competition and so the Honolulu Marathon elite field for the 2025 race is no different. Reigning champions Yemane Haileselassie and Cynthia Limo return to defend their titles against a strong, international field. See the bios of the 2025 Elite men’s and women’s field below. Prize money Structure Course Records & History  …

By David Monti, @d9monti (c) 2025 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved (23-Oct) — The ninth edition of the Kalakaua Merrie Mile (KMM), scheduled for Saturday, December 13 in Honolulu, will be the strongest-ever edition of the iconic beach-side road race held one day before the JAL Honolulu Marathon. Organizers have assembled an elite field of 20 athletes representing seven nations which includes four world…

The Kalakaua Merrie Mile is one of the largest mile races in the World with 2000 participants running and walking on Saturday December 13. After the mass event, an invited field of world class professionals line up to race. The Pro Race An incredible field of top middle distance runners will compete at the 2025 Kalakaua Merrie Mile. This years field hosts 12 x olympians,…

Honolulu offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventure, cultural landmarks, and laid‑back island living. Whether you’re here for the Honolulu Marathon, a vacation, or just passing through, there’s no shortage of ways to fill your days.   Explore Waikīkī Waikīkī Beach is Honolulu’s most famous stretch of sand — ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and beginner surf lessons. The lively neighborhood is also home to vibrant…

Be Green on the Course: Aid Station Etiquette That Helps Everyone When you’re mid-race, laser-focused, and grinding out those miles, the last thing you want is to dodge a pile of crumpled cups or get tangled in the aid station shuffle. That’s where a little etiquette goes a long way — for you, your fellow runners, and the volunteers keeping everything running smoothly. Cleanliness and…