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The 2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon is Cancelled
Aloha runners, volunteers, sponsors, families, and friends of The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of the 2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026. This was a difficult...
Event Update Friday, September 4th
Aloha runners, families, volunteers, and friends of The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon. We are writing with a Friday morning update regarding Hurricane Lowell and this weekend’s Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon. Current forecast status As of this morning, the...
Weather Update
Aloha, At this time, The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon is still scheduled to take place as planned. We are closely monitoring Hurricane Lowell and staying up to date on the latest conditions and guidance. The safety of our participants, volunteers, staff, and...
New Start Line Flow for the 2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon
This year’s Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon begins at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 6, 2026, on Poipu Road. However, please note, the start corral has moved slightly. Instead of lining up in front of Koloa Landing Resort, runners will now start at the entrance of...
2026 Race Instructions
Aloha Participants! We are pumped to see you on the start line of The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, September 6th! Please click here for your detailed race instructions that include everything that you need to have an unforgettable race experience! See...
2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon Traffic Advisory
The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon race organizers are preparing for event day on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The race begins at 6am and while traffic will flow in and around the Koloa, Poipu, Lawai and Kalaheo areas, there will be some lane and road closures between...
The 2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon Schedule of Events
The 2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon Schedule of Events Friday, September 4, 2026 10am-6pm Wilcox Health Sports and Fitness Expo Open, Grand Hyatt Ballroom Wilcox Health Physical Therapists are available if you have any questions before your run. They will also...
Transportation Options for the 2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon
Aloha Race Participants, There are many decisions to make when attending a destination marathon and transportation is one of them. We have put together a comprehensive list of "getting around" options for your stay on the Garden Isle. In particular, if you are...
Sponsor Highlight: Kauai Coffee
Kauai Coffee's story begins in the early 1800's as the McBryde Sugar Company, one of Hawaii's first sugar plantations. In 1987, the company made a historic shift, becoming Kauai Coffee, Hawaii's largest diversified agricultural project in the last 50 years. Today,...
Sponsor Highlight: Waiākea Hawaiian Volcanic Beverages
Whether you’re lacing up for The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon or you’re on the sidelines cheering for friends and family, staying hydrated is key to enjoying the weekend to its fullest. As a proud sponsor of the 2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon, Waiākea...