2026 HRP Honolulu Marathon Training Series

Get ready to hit the ground running with our HRP Honolulu Marathon Training Series. We are partnering again this year with our running-besties from HOKA Ala Moana to help you hit your goals! Whether you're a first-timer or experienced marathoner, we have the community to support your goals. This series is the perfect opportunity to elevate your training, meet your personal bests, and enjoy the camaraderie of our running community.  The training plan is specifically designed to prepare for 26.2 miles, factoring in the challenges of the Honolulu Marathon course (there may be informal options for walkers and runners who want to run shorter distance).

The HRP Honolulu Marathon Training Series kicks off on Sunday, 8/23/2026 and runs through 12/6/2026 (the weekend before Marathon Day). HRP will not hold marathon training sessions on the following Sundays: 

• 8/30/2026: Runner's HI 20K
• 10/4/2026: Uloha Half Marathon
• 11/8/2026: Hawaii Running Lab Val Nolasco Half Marathon

We encourage participation and support the Shaka Racing Hawaii Marathon Readiness Series which complement the HRP Honolulu Marathon Training Series. For those not registered for the races, we welcome volunteers at the HRP aid station for these races. 

We will meet at HOKA's Ala Moana Store (3rd floor) for roughly half the runs; other weeks we'll be starting at alternate locations around Honolulu.

• Kickoff event (8/23) will start at Ala Moana Beach Park (Magic Island parking lot) at 6am
  • --> Plan for Sunday runs at 6am going forward

Start time may be subject to change with advance notice as the training runs get longer to avoid summer heat; schedule notifications will be posted and announced at runs. 

Note: The training program is free! Sign up to receive a reusable race cup and discount on HRP merch! 

Hawaii Running Project (HRP) is a pioneering initiative dedicated to addressing Hawaii's health and social challenges through the transformative power of running. The HRP Honolulu Marathon Training Series is complimentary. This is just one of the many ways that HRP carries out its mission and supports our running community. Learn more about our non-profit organization and consider becoming an HRP member. By joining our community, you’ll participate in weekly runs, gain access to expert coaching, and receive valuable running, fitness, and nutrition information. We also host annual events and races that unite and inspire our members. Click on the link to learn more about HRP and join today:  https://runsignup.com/Club/HI/Honolulu/HawaiiRunningProject.