RACE INFO
For the first time in five years, the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN is back!
Starting at Kapiolani Park, located on eastern end of Waikiki, the 5 km course ascend Diamond Head Road and turn back at the lookout point overlooking the ocean. This course allows participants to fully experience the grandeur of Hawaii's natural beauty.
The appeal of the race lies in its loop course, enabling all runners to support and cheer fellow participants while waiting for their turn. Ekiden participants can be as young as 7 years old, and families are welcome to participate.
Additionally, a new kids' race, the ‘Oli'oli Challenge, will be held in the kids' area for children 12 years old and younger.
| EVENT | Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2024 |
| LOCATION | Honolulu, HI |
| ORGANIZER | JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC. |
| Co-ORGANIZER | JTB Corp. |
| SUPPORTED BY | Honolulu Festival Foundation |
| DATE | Sunday, March 10, 2024 |
| TIME | 8:00 AM Start (Kids Race schedule for 10:00 AM) |
| COURSE | Kapiolani Park - Waikiki Aquarium - Diamond Head Road (turnaround) - Kapiolani Park (approx. 5Km per lap x 5 laps) |
[RACE TYPES]
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN
- 3-5 members per team: Five (5) laps of approx. 5 km (3.1 miles). (For 3 member teams, participants may run multiple laps to have a total of 5 laps).
- Limited to first 200 teams (max 1,000 runners).
- Must be 7 years of age or older on the day of the event (those under 18 years of age must have parental consent).
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN: 5K Fun Run & Walk
- Individual participation. Limited to first 100 entry.
- One (1) lap of approx. 5 km (3.1 miles).
- Must be 7 years of age or older on the day of the event (those under 18 years of age must have parental consent).
- * No timed/ranking awards.
- * This category is for participants to enjoy running/walking one lap on race day with the other EKIDEN runners. It is not a single entry to be mixed in with the EKIDEN race.
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN: ʻOLIʻOLI Kid’s Challenge
- Individual (child) participation. Limited to first 50 entry. Approx. 1.6 km (1 mile)
- Must be 6 to 12 years old on the day of the event (parent consent required)
- * No timed/ranking awards.