Results & Live Tracking — The Kauai Marathon 2026
On Sunday, September 6, 2026, Poipu on Kauai's sunny south shore hosts the 17th edition of The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon.
Marathon and half marathon start together at 6am, sharing the first 11 miles along the coastline. Results on RaceResult.
Live Tracking & Results → 🌐 Official Website →The Kauai Marathon & Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Poipu, the resort community at the sunny southern end of Kauai, Hawaii. Now in its 17th edition, this is one of the hilliest and most scenic road marathons in the United States, run entirely along the island's south shore coastline.
Both the marathon and half marathon start together at 6:00 a.m. on Poipu Road, in front of Poipu Shopping Village, and share the first 11 miles. Runners pass beneath the century-old Tunnel of Trees at dawn and wind through misty Omao. From there, the half marathon turns into Kukui'ula Resort for spectacular ocean views over its final miles, while the full marathon continues out to Lawai before a long climb to Kalaheo — the high point of the course, with sweeping ocean views — followed by a gradual descent back to the oceanfront finish in Poipu.
The full marathon climbs roughly 620 m (2,036 ft) in total, making it one of the toughest marathon courses in the country; it is not a Boston Marathon qualifier, with barely 1% of finishers hitting BQ times in recent years. The marathon has a generous 7-hour time limit. The 2026 race is already sold out. Results and live tracking: RaceResult.
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Course Highlights
| Landmark | Race(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Poipu Road, Poipu Shopping Village START/FINISH | Marathon & Half Marathon | Both races start together at 6am |
| Tunnel of Trees SHARED SECTION | Marathon & Half Marathon | Century-old shaded stretch, passed at dawn |
| Kukui'ula Resort HALF FINISH | Half Marathon | Spectacular ocean views over the final miles |
| Lawai & Kalaheo MARATHON ONLY | Full Marathon | Long climb, highest and most scenic point of the course |
| Poipu oceanfront finish MARATHON FINISH | Full Marathon | Gradual descent from Kalaheo back to the coast |
| 17TH EDITION Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii · RaceResult | ||
Frequently Asked Questions About The Kauai Marathon 2026
When is The Kauai Marathon 2026?
The 17th edition of The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon starts at 6:00 a.m. HST on Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Poipu, Kauai, Hawaii.
Where are The Kauai Marathon 2026 results posted?
Official results and live tracking are published on RaceResult.
Is The Kauai Marathon a hilly course?
Yes. The full marathon climbs roughly 620 meters (2,036 feet), including a long grind from Lawai up to Kalaheo, making it one of the hardest road marathons in the United States. It is not a Boston Marathon qualifier.
What is the route of The Kauai Marathon and Half Marathon?
Both races start together on Poipu Road and share the first 11 miles along the coast, passing through the Tunnel of Trees and Omao. The half marathon finishes through Kukui'ula Resort, while the full marathon continues to Lawai and climbs to Kalaheo before a gradual descent back to the oceanfront finish in Poipu.