The Kauai Marathon
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Event overview
The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in Koloa, Hawaii on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The event includes the following race distances:
- 26.2 mi (Marathon)
- 13.1 mi (Half Marathon)
Race categories include full and half marathon entries for kamaaina and active military. The weekend program includes a Fun Run and a Keiki (children's) Run on Saturday and a sports and fitness expo with presentations. Local cultural entertainment and dancers are part of race activities. Volunteers and spectators support aid stations and the course.
Course and community information
The course runs by beaches, through dense jungle sections described as "Jurassic jungles," and near jagged coastal cliffs. On race day the organizers report supplying 9,500 pounds of ice and 1,600 gallons of water on the course. Age ranges in recent events show the youngest half marathon finisher at 8 and the oldest at 94; in the full marathon the youngest was 16 and the oldest 78.
Community programs linked to the event include a youth running program that has reached 2,209 keiki in 12 years. The event reports an economic impact to Kauai of over $52 million in 16 years and more than $280,000 distributed to local nonprofit groups. Sponsors for the event include local and regional organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
