Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2026 Confirmed
[Honolulu, Hawaii] JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC (President: Tomoyuki Kajihara) has announced that the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2026 will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
The Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN, known as Hawaii’s community sports festival, will celebrate its milestone 10th edition in 2026!
Starting from Kapiolani Park, with Diamond Head as the backdrop, the course runs along Diamond Head Road, turning around near a lookout point with sweeping ocean views. Each lap covers 5 km of breathtaking scenery, offering runners the chance to fully experience Hawaii’s natural beauty. Because all participants run the same loop, teammates and supporters can cheer each other on throughout the race, one of the event’s unique highlights.
Open to runners as young as five years old, the Rainbow EKIDEN welcomes families, friends, and corporate teams alike. A special kids’ race for children under 12 will also be held.
Whether running or cheering, the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN is all about bringing smiles to everyone. Join us in celebrating this memorable 10th anniversary and let’s paint a rainbow across the skies of Hawaii together!
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2026 Overview
- Event Name: Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2026
- Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
- Organizer: JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC
- Co-organizer: JTB Corp.
- Supported by: Honolulu Festival Foundation
- Date and Time: Sunday, March 15, 2026, 8:00 AM (Kids' race scheduled at 10:00 AM)
- Course: Kapiolani Park → In front of Waikiki Aquarium → Diamond Head Road (turnaround) → Kapiolani Park (approximately 5km per lap x 5 laps)
- Official Website: https://rainbowekiden.com/