The Kauai Marathon
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Event information
The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in Koloa, Hawaii, on September 6, 2026. The event includes these race distances:
- 26.2 Mi
- 13.1 Mi
Race categories listed include full marathon and half marathon divisions, plus Kama'aina and Active Military categories. The weekend program includes a Fun Run and a Keiki (children's) Run on Saturday and a Wilcox Health Sports & Fitness Expo with presentations.
Course, support and community impact
The course runs by scenic beaches, through jungle areas, and near coastal cliffs. Race-day support has included aid such as 9,500 pounds of ice and 1,600 gallons of water on the course. The event features local cultural entertainment along the route, and volunteers and spectators provide on-course support.
Community information published for the event notes that the youth running program and Keiki races have reached 2,003 children over 12 years. Organizers report an economic impact to Kauai of over $48 million across 15 years and more than $280,000 distributed to Kauai non-profit groups. Event sponsors named include Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Wilcox Health, Kauai Coffee, Alaska Airlines, and Koloa Landing Resort. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.