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.

Honolulu Marathon

Human Interest Story

More than twenty-thousand runners helped to fill Hawaii's hotel room capacity to 59.1 percent for marathon weekend. Each of the islands saw a positive increase in room occupancy while the rest of the nation saw a decline.

Honolulu Marathon Helped Fill Hotels

Post-Race Review/ Results

The thirty-seventh annual Honolulu Marathon saw more than twenty-three thousand runners and walkers toe the line. Kenyan Patrick Ivuti successfully defended his title with a time of 2 hours 12 minutes and 14 seconds.

Hawaii Marathon Attracts Tens Of Thousands

Patrick Ivuti of Kenya won the overall title in the Honolulu Marathon with a time of 2 hours 12 minutes and 14 seconds. Svetlana Zakharova took the women's top honors for the third time, having won in 1997 and 2002

Kenya's Ivuti Wins Men's Race For 2nd Year In Row; Russia's Zakharova Wins Women's Race

Svetlana Zakharova of Russia won her third Honolulu Marathon in the women's division with a time of 2 hours 28 minutes and 34 seconds. She ran with defending champion Kyoko Shimahara until mile 18.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results