Pros: 1. Course had mile markers and six passes at aid…read morestations that had water and Gatorade 2. Orange cones throughout course but only one to distinguish between the three distances 3. One stretch along diamond head that showed the beach, one inland 4. Aid station volunteers were helpful 5. Times race with early enough time before it got hot and humid (5:30 start) for half 6. Plenty of police to guide the route and stop cars and even an escort at the head 7. A tiny metal turtle luck charm 8. Orange slices and pocari sweat at the finish 9. Big cheers at the sprint finish! Cons: 1. Mostly through residential streets so not much to see in terms of scenery. Quite a boring course. A trail half here would be awesome. 3. No snacks at aid stations 4. Quiet race. No music at the start at the park and minimal support throughout race but quite zen so it's fine 5. Thin race shirt worse quality than 3 dollar swap meet. Just super thin cotton with white print. No thought into design. 6. Basic print medal usually reserved for low end races that cost 35 bucks in Cali. The medals looking at from 10 years ago looked best with an actual flower shape and well designed. It'd have been much better to do one thing well, like a good medal, than to do many of the other things poorly, crap shirt, crap medal, crap stations, crap mc. 7. There really wasn't an expo as only one local run shop showed up, the run lab and some old swag from previous races for sale. I'd much prefer a trail race through the mountains inland with views at the top. This one needed a much better course. This one had 400 feet of vert but a really flat vibe

This run course is nice bc it's Hawaii. The event is very unprofessional. Their site states that…read morefamily/friends can track the runners but there was no such tracking device on the runners and nobody knew until I asked around. Event lady stopped the music to find out if aid station workers showed up. As finishers arrived, nobody knew if they were 5mi, 15k or half marathon finishers. We were all confused. Maybe they should have different bib colors? Or even some commentating? The lady had no music, barely said anything to acknowledge the finishers and after finishers, the park was underwhelming. People got Gatorade or water and then went home. It was so silent, no music or much going on.. Also, that event lady said very little for like 40 min and then emphasized that only racers eat the snacks and throw your trash in the trash cans. That was it. I think she's raking in the money at over 100 dollars per racer at about 1,000 running it, it's a racket. Unorganized and yellow shirts about being mean and now I know why. She does three of these events. You'd think by now she would have it dialed in.

One moment can change everything…read more.. I can't agree more being a cancer survivor that no else know yourself then you and along with research it does save lives. The Susan G Komen not only have these events to raise money for research but to provide support and resources as I wasn't sure what to do or begin with my issues though thankfully I was absolutely blessed to have my answers. I haven't lost but known some that had battled breast cancer so it all falls very close to my heart. I'm still dealing with the death of my very dearest friend to cancer so this type of event is very therapeutical as I wrote her name at the "We Remember" tent and wished she was here with me as pink is her absolute favorite color. I'm just delighted to have this event moving forward this year as nothing makes things better than positivity and there was so much of that going on here with awareness that we desperately need after a long absence. Cancer sucks so please stay informed and donate! Thank you!

That was phenomenal ladies! One and a half hours of Zumba marathon with four great instructors from…read morecoast to coast. The music was fun, the moves were easy to catch on #Mahalo for supporting breast cancer awareness!

2025 is in the Record Books. Pouring rain. Flooded streets. Great vibes from spectators cheering us…read moreon and having great homemade signs along the way. Finished the 10K in 2:03:59 official time. Not bad. Great merchandising and marketing. I'm planning to return next year. This time I think I have family running with me.

Just ran the Honolulu marathon with some friends. We traveled far for this race and it was the most…read moredisorganized marathon we ran so far. From the expo which doesn't do justice to the size of the race, to the organizers NOT planning for rain at the end of the race, and telling runners to move as quickly as possible after running 26.2 miles. Are you all ok? Runners need to stop and rest for a bit, drink water, get some food and then they can leave. This was an absolutely mess in the rain and the most unkind people kicking out of tents with nowhere to go except the rain. This marathon has NO views either, just run around city and neighborhoods which was disappointing. We were expecting to have as many views as possible and run by the ocean. Regardless of what the reviews say, we wont recommend it until organizers think of the runners and not themselves

Race organizers do not communicate well and do not respond or call back to your inquiries. This…read morecomment is not on the race itself or the experience. The course has always been fun.

The Hapalua - Hawaii's Half Marathon…read more I recommend this half marathon for beginners, intermediates, and even running pros because it's fun. This marathon is well organized and a big thank you to all the volunteers. The race starts at the Duke Kahanamoku Statue, heads past the Convention Center, and ends at Kapiolani Park (near the zoo). The course if fairly flat until you get to mile 10, which is uphill towards Diamond Head. I did this race with my wife and her family, which made the race even more special. Because the race was out and back, we're also able to see each other throughout the race. I had a "good for me" pace going until the one of the runners in front of me stopped and I literally ran her over. She was okay and was not injured, but still I felt bad. She wanted to wait for her husband, and I waited with her. I'm not going to lie; this was my excuse to take a breather. After exactly 8 minutes (felt like 20 minutes), we were both back to running. Everything was smooth until miles 10 to 12 when the course is mostly uphill. This was a beast and a lot of people, including me, walked it. I found myself walking majority of miles 11 to 13 and remember that runner I accidentally knocked over? Well, she ran past me on mile 11. Medals are earned and given immediately after the finish line. After the finish line is a cold shower, which I have never seen at a race before. Post race fuel includes malasada, moon pies, bananas, wafers, gels, and water. Huge plus! Overall, great race. I'd do it again.

Crazy awesome people go to this clinic and become even better people for it! Everyone of the…read morevolunteers are so friendly and I met some of my favorite people running with them! They are always pushing there members to try there best and I love that, Helps me stay motivated. The scenery of the runs is unbeatable and are filled with tons of volunteers also willing to help you. It cost 5$ to enter the race which isn't too bad and if you are trained for it its a blast! Try to meet as many people as you can because for some strange reason people that run are always pretty successful in life!

I was headed to Hawaii for thanksgiving this year and what better way to start my eating marathon…read moreduring my stay then to run the turkey trot! The turkey trots are usually short races, and i'm glad to find that this one is 10 miles long, in the beautiful and scenic kapiolani park/ diamond head road. Participants are encouraged to arrive at the Kapiolani Park bandstand by 6:30 am to sign a waiver & to register. No you can't register on line. You simply just show up on race day! Sooooo hawaii, right? And even better, it only costs $3 to participate. The winner isn't necessarily the person who finishes the race first, it's the person that comes closest to their predicted time. You get a popsicle stick at the start of the race, where you write you "predicted time" of finishing the race, down to the second. When you cross the finish line, they'll time you, and write down your actual time. The whole purpose of the race is to train for a full marathon. Apparently the first 10 miles of a full marathon really helps set up the pace for the last 6 miles, so it's important to pace yourself so you don't burn out in the final miles. The downside of the race is you're not suppose to wear headphones (prevents cheating, ie the nike + that gives you your average pace, distance, etc & for safety reasons), and of course the hot weather. I mean you start the race at around 7:15ish after everyone is registered, but even so early in the am, the weather in hawaii is a lot warmer than in california, so make sure you stay hydrated and adapt to the weather if you aren't used to running in hotter climates. In addition, the race route is announced on race day, so that it gives everyone a fair chance. Overall, i thought the race was challenging enough. This years race at two steadily rising inclines, on diamond head road. The lack of sleep + hot climate made for a tough 10 miles. Not to mention there were only 3 water stops. So I would recommend to bring your own water unless you don't plan to drink much. The scenic view & lookout points that we ran across during the race was absolutely gorgeous. It was an amazing experience and I'd totally do it again. Congrats to the Marathon clinic for an awesome experience. Mahalo!

Great team relay race! Very competitive! I ran the very first Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden, which was…read morevery big! The first one was an out-and-back course that started at Waikiki beach; heading towards Kapiolani Park, and back! Now the race consists of a course that starts at Kapiolani Park, and takes runners up the dreaded hill next to Diamond Head, and back to Kapiolani Park. Simple out-and-back fun relay run, but brutal as well, if you aren't a "hill" fan. I enjoyed this race overall, and very glad that I got to experience the very first Honolulu Rainbow Ekiden Relay. I'm not a fan of the new course, but do understand the reasons why they moved the start of it to Kapiolani Park vs Waikiki beach. As for this race, i definitely recommend it, if you love team competition running mixed with fun! No worries if you miss this one, which is in March, because there is also a more scenic one in May named "Honolulu Ekiden Music Relay". Enjoy!

From the owner: 60% of our runners are repeaters. Accomplishment, teamwork, fulfillment and bonding are our main…read morekeywords. Unlike other relay events/races, every runner will make a loop back to the starting line which makes it great for everyone to see how your and other teams are doing as well as socialize with other runners while you are there. We also have many activities other than the team event such as fitness check, keiki (kids) run and a food vendor event called WaikiKitchen. It's a great event for all generation to get together and have fun!

When planning vacations, I always search online beforehand for any races or runs in the area. So…read morewhen we began planning our next Oahuan adventure, I was really excited to stumble across the Coconut Chase 8k, coursing in and around the beautiful Ala Moana Beach Park just outside the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort. It was perfect! No scheduled taxis or Ubers needed, no mandatory day-before packet pickups to worry about, just a refreshing beginning to my day with a gorgeous morning run on the island. You can't beat that!

Thank you to Yelp Hawaii for the family pack of tickets for this race. I mean, who wouldn't want…read moreto chase down all the KHON guys in banana suits running around Magic Island? PRO: There were two options at different starting times. The 5K race started at 7:00am, and the keiki race started around an hour later. There was a Speed and Quickness camp area for the kids to stay in while the adults ran the 5K, which was awesome because I know my kids would have been very unhappy if I made them run 5K with me. One water station about halfway through the 5K. Free jamba juice, bananas, and water at the end of the race. If you won top 3 in your age group, you could win up to a year supply of Jamba Juice. Just for the record, people with tutu skirts and crazy outfits were passing me by so I'm pretty sure I was nowhere near the top 3 in any age group but since this is my first real 5K, it's also my best. CON: I told my daughter that when she finished she would get a medal! They ran out of medals and she was sad :( I told her I would give her mine, but she didn't want mine.

Pretty awesome run! Thank you Yelp for give us tickets to this wonderful event. Nothing feels…read morebetter than a good sweaty morning run! There are many Keikis in this run. Some of them stops every few steps, others zip passed me like there is no big deal :) pretty impressed. Kudos to parents pushing double baby-carts, and running pass everyone! The run is well organized, glad to receive free Jamba Juice, water, bananas, hula dancing show, and break dancing shoes just after the run. Best of all, I did my best 5k since I started running 2 years ago. Wooohooo!!!! The only recommendation I have is for the packet pick up at Jamba Juice, please have someone in charge that is nicer & more pleasant...at least, willing to smile :) When we picked up our packet on May 5th, Thursday, at 5:45pm, as we walked inside Jamba Juice after signing up to pick up our T-shirts, we encountered this middle age woman, who was unpleasant. She asked us "Military?" We said "no, we are from Yelp," and she grumped, & was unhappy that the first station didn't write down that we are from Yelp on our envelops. She did not greet us, say Hello, just seemed unhappy and agitated. Before we even came into Jamba Juice, we could see her sitting on the tall chair and fidgeting from the Windows. The rest of the staff in the same room looked like high school kids, and they stayed away from her. Body language told us that they were all rather be far away from this unhappy person. And so are we, so we grabbed our pins and t-shirts, and ran out...thinking...hopefully, the run will be a better experience.., and it was :) Love this event! Would recommend to everyone, and do it again!

I always try to go every year with my dad as a tradition to watch the spotlight on Asia movies at…read moreHIFF. Really love how it is at Kahala Theater now because Dole is kind of sketchy not gonna lie.... With the newly renovated theater I'm glad that they choose to hold HIFF here. My only issue is that if you are not quick to get your tickets everything is literally sold out... Make sure to make your decision on what movies to watch because those seats get sold fast.

HIFF hosts so many amazing films each year and I've been very lucky to see several films the last…read morefew years at theaters. Each year, HIFF also hosts a special summer film series at Prince Waikiki. I went last year and there were a couple Hawaiian based films that were interesting. Yesterday, I was able to experience the official showing of Songs of Love from Hawai'i by Jinyoung Lee Won at Prince Waikiki. It was an incredible moving documentary about the history of Korean American immigrants in Hawaii. Beautiful music. It's a must see. 53 minutes long. There was a Q&A at the end which was interesting to learn how she came up with idea of the film. There will be a few showings of the film upcoming fall if you are interested in September & October. Can't wait to see what other amazing films come to fruition next year!