How to get into the Honolulu Marathon 2026.
All 5 ways into the Honolulu Marathon in Honolulu, with the ballot dates.
Ways in
There are 5 ways into the Honolulu 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: Enter online via the Mainland US & Canada or International registration
Organizer's details - 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
Local residents
Places kept for people who live in the city or region.
At this race: 2027 Hawaii Residents Registration
Organizer's details - 04
Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: VIP Charity Places
- 05
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.
Ballot dates
The ballot for the 2026 race, as the organizer announced it.
Ballot opens
1 Mar 2026
Ballot closes
15 Jun 2026
Draw
TBA
Results
TBA
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.
Charity places
No charity places listed yet.
We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.
FAQ
- When does the Honolulu Marathon ballot open?
- The ballot for the 2026 race opened on 1 Mar 2026 and closed on 15 Jun 2026. Dates for the 2027 ballot haven't been announced yet.
- Can I get into the Honolulu Marathon without the ballot?
- Yes. Besides the ballot there are 4 other ways in. First come, first served: Enter online via the Mainland US & Canada or International registration. Local residents: 2027 Hawaii Residents Registration. Charity place: VIP Charity Places. Tour operator package: Travel packages that include a guaranteed entry.
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