Marathon Readiness Series
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Marathon Readiness Series (Oʻahu, 2026)
The Marathon Readiness Series is a set of four progressive road races on Oʻahu held from August through November 2026. The series is designed to help runners practice pacing, fueling, hydration, and race-day routines while increasing endurance and confidence ahead of a marathon.
Races take place on familiar Honolulu Marathon roads and other Oʻahu routes, including Kapiʻolani Park, Kapolei in West Oʻahu, Kailua Beach Park, and roads around Diamond Head and Wailupe Circle. The 2026 lineup includes an opening 15K and 5K in Honolulu, a flat multi-loop 20K and 5K in West Oʻahu, a scenic half marathon and 5K through Kailua and nearby areas, and a half marathon and 5K that follows parts of the Honolulu Marathon course to the iconic finish area.
Registration is open for individual races and for a full-series pass. A full-series pass covers the four main events and is listed at $270, with the pass period from July 1 to December 31, 2026; individual race entries start from $33.55. The series is produced by Shaka Racing and owned by the Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 15K and 5K
- 20K and 5K
- 13.1 (half) and 5K
- 13.1 (half) and 5K
