The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon

Sunday, September 3, 2023 Past event

12:00 PM HST

Koloa, Hawaii

$155.20–$261.20 · 2 races

Half Marathon

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023, in the stunning locale of Koloa, Kauai. This vibrant event kicks off in Poipu, a premier resort community known for its breathtaking scenery. Runners will embark on a journey along scenic routes that stretch for 26.2 miles in the full marathon and 13.1 miles in the half marathon, sharing the first 11 miles of picturesque coastline that showcase the island's pristine beaches and lush tropical rainforests.

As the sun rises, participants will be treated to lush green vistas, including a breathtaking passage through the enchanting Tunnel of Trees. Half marathoners will meander through the Kukuiula Resort, enjoying spectacular ocean views, while full marathoners venture further to Lawai, where they’ll climb to reveal even more stunning vistas. Runners will then experience a gradual descent, culminating in a warm island welcome as they cross the oceanfront finish line back in Poipu. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Kauai while participating in an unforgettable running event!

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Races

The Kauai Marathon

Incl. $16.20 Fee &

12:00 PM HST

$261.20

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The Kauai Half Marathon

Incl. $10.20 Fee &

12:00 PM HST

$155.20

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Organiser's description

The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon begin in Poipu, the world-class resort community at the sunny southern end of the island, with routes sharing the first 11 miles. The courses follow the contour of the scenic coastline, offering magnificent views of the islands picturesque beaches, rugged volcanic peaks, and tropical rain forests. As dawn breaks, runners experience lush green vistas as they approach the shade of the century-old Tunnel of Trees before winding through misty Omao where the half marathoners enter the Kukuiula Resort offering spectacular ocean views for the last few miles. The full marathon heads out to Lawai before climbing to reveal stunning ocean views at the top of Kalaheo. The remaining miles are a gradual descent until runners receive a rousing island welcome upon their return to the oceanfront finish line in Poipu.