Can I get into the Hapalua Half Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 3 other ways in. First come, first served: Open to everyone — there are no qualifications to enter the Hapalua and walkers are welcome. Tour operator package: Travel packages that include a guaranteed entry. Other: Group bookings: 5 or more entries of the same race distance get a 10% discount; 10 or more get a 15% discount.

How to get into the Hapalua Half Marathon 2027.

All 4 ways into the Hapalua Half Marathon in Honolulu, with the ballot dates.

Race details Official site

Ways in

There are 4 ways into the Hapalua Half Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

01
First come, first served
Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.
At this race: Open to everyone — there are no qualifications to enter the Hapalua and walkers are welcome
02
Ballot
Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.
At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.
03
Tour operator package
Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.
At this race: Travel packages that include a guaranteed entry.
04
Other
Another route the organizer offers.
At this race: Group bookings: 5 or more entries of the same race distance get a 10% discount; 10 or more get a 15% discount.

Ballot dates

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.

Ballot opens
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Ballot closes
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Draw
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Results
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Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

Tour operators

King's Runner 10k
Hapalua Half Marathon with King's Runner 10k
Entry included

FAQ

When does the Hapalua Half Marathon ballot open?: The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet.
Can I get into the Hapalua Half Marathon without the ballot?: Yes. Besides the ballot there are 3 other ways in. First come, first served: Open to everyone — there are no qualifications to enter the Hapalua and walkers are welcome. Tour operator package: Travel packages that include a guaranteed entry. Other: Group bookings: 5 or more entries of the same race distance get a 10% discount; 10 or more get a 15% discount.

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