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Sponsor Highlight: Brennecke’s Beach Broiler and Nukumoi Surf Co.
For a decade, Brennecke’s Beach Broiler has proudly partnered with The Kauai Marathon, welcoming runners and visitors to beautiful Poipu with great food and genuine Hawaiian hospitality. Family-owned and operated since 1984, Brennecke’s Beach Broiler was founded by...
Sponsor Highlight: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Sponsor Highlight: Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa looks forward to welcoming runners of the 2026 Kauai Marathon! Plan now to visit Anara Spa to prepare or unwind and recover. Invigorate with our hydrotherapy circuit, release...
Sponsor Highlight: Ko’a Kea Resort & Spa
Prepare and Recover for Your Kauai Marathon Journey at Ko'a Kea Resort & Spa! Congratulations, Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon runners! You've poured your heart and soul into training and are about to conquer one of the world's most breathtaking courses. As you...
Sponsor Highlight – Holo Holo Charters
The 17th Annual Kauaʻi Marathon & Half Marathon: Where Ocean Meets Sky It’s that time of year again, and the air is alive and buzzing with excitement! The much-anticipated 17th Annual Kauaʻi Marathon & Half Marathon is right around the corner, and we can’t...
Running Far From Home: The Iwaki Sunshine Marathon by BethAnne Kapansky Wright
The sun is already bright when we gather at the start line in Iwaki, Japan, warming the crisp morning air. Volunteers bustle around us, runners stretch and bounce on their toes, and a hum of anticipation fills the space. Someone laughs nearby. A group of runners...
Save 10% when you fly on Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines!
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are pleased to provide discounted travel to The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon. Fly Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines to Līhu‘e and save 10% on flights from any Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines city (excluding Mexico,...
The 2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon Partners with FinishersPix for Race Photos!
FinisherPix, the Official Photographers of The 2026 Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon, is giving you the chance to preorder your photos and save! Save up to 40% when you preorder the FinisherPix Photo Pack in Digital Format. The FinisherPix Photo Pack includes ALL...
Sponsor Highlight: Elite Pacific By Gather’s Pili Mai Condo 11I
Elite Pacific by Gather's vacation luxury rentals are known for their exceptional quality and outstanding value, and also offer personalized experiences for each and every guest. Their private concierge can pre-stock groceries, recommend hidden local adventures and...
Global and Local Runners Shine at the 16th Annual Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon
Kauai, HI – The 16th Annual Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon kicked off with a breathtaking sunrise on Sunday, August 31, 2025, welcoming nearly 2,300 registered runners from 48 U.S. states and 18 countries. The event, which nearly sold out, showcased the stunning...
Final Thoughts From Race Founders Jeff and Liz Sacchini
Aloha! The 16th Annual Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday, August 31st was a tremendous success, welcoming our second-largest group of runners from 48 states and 18 countries under overcast skies that offered a welcome relief from the sun. The Sports and...