Chapson Diamond Head Dash 8K
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Chapson Diamond Head Dash 8K
The Chapson Diamond Head Dash 8K is scheduled for January 17, 2027, in Honolulu. The event is the second race in the three-race Aloha Series and includes a separate Stroller Division. The race starts and finishes at Kapiolani Park.
The course begins on Monsarrat Ave across from the Waikiki Shell, proceeds makai to Kalakaua Ave, continues past the finish line, turns onto Paki Ave and onto Diamond Head Road to Triangle Park, where an aid station is located. The route follows Paikau St and circles Diamond Head Road in a counterclockwise direction before returning to the finish at Kapiolani Park.
Packet pick-up is the day before the race at Runner's HI in Aiea, with pickup hours from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The packet pick-up address is 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy c10, Aiea HI 96701. Race-day bib and purchased shirts are available at the check-in tent near the Bandstand.
Parking is not allowed on the Mauka side of Kalakaua Ave from Paki Ave to just past the finish line. Recommended parking areas include the Waikiki Shell lot, the Honolulu Zoo lot, or street parking on the Makai side of Kalakaua Ave, Monsarrat Ave, or Paki Ave.
Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and in five-year age groups. Awards are also presented to the top three in the Stroller Division. A race series shirt may be purchased separately during online registration. The individual race registration fee is $40.00, and the full Aloha Series entry is offered at a discount if entered before January 3, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
