Runners Guide
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2025
Sunday, March 9th 2025
~ FINAL INSTRUCTIONS~
1. Packet Pick up
Dates & Times:
Friday, March 07 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday, March 08 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday, March 08 10:00am – 6:00pm
Location: Hawaii Convention Center 1st Floor Booth Area
(1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu)
(1801 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu)
* There will be NO Parking validations. (Parking Fee : $15 per vehicle)
If you are only coming for packet pick-up, we advise carpooling and/or park at a near by location.
【Packet Contents】
EKIDEN Team Entry |
Fun Run & Walk |
ʻOliʻoli Kids Challenge *RACE DAY PICKUP* |
・ Race Bib x5 ・ Sash with chips x1 ・ T-shirts x5 max ・ Sunscreen x5 max |
・ Race Bib ・ T-shirts ・ Sunscreen |
・ Race Bib |
- For EKIDEN team runners: Only the team representative can pick up for the entire team. Individual pickup for team runners not allowed.
- T-shirts sizes and quantities are limited. Preferred size not guaranteed.
- There will be NO packet pick up on Race Day.
【ʻOliʻoli Kids Challenge Participants】
Kids Challenge Participants do NOT need to come to packet pick-up in advance.
Check-in from 9:00am to 10:00am on the day of the event at the information tent, you will receive your bib on race day (3/10/2024).
2. Race Day (Sunday, March 9)
◆Event Day Schedule
- 7:00am~ Opening Ceremony (Race Briefing, Warm-up)
- 8:00am~ Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN start (EKIDEN Team Relay / 5K Fun Run & Walk)
- 10:00am Kids Challenge Race Briefing (Participants are requested to gather in front of the stage)
- 10:30am Kids Challenge start
※Awards for each category will be presented separately during the event as soon as the corresponding teams are determined.
◆EKIDEN Relay Participants
【Schedule】- Please be at the Kapiolani Park by 7:00am for Opening Ceremony (Race Briefing/Warm-up). NO need to check-in.
【Sash with Timing Chips】
- Don’t forget to bring your sash you received at packet pickup.
- If you forget or lose your Relay-Sash, we will prepare another one for your team ONLY when we receive a $30 handling fee.
- Please DO NOT cut any part of the timing chip band as it will cut the wire in the band.
- You are welcome to take the sash (along with the timing band) home.
【Race Bib】
- The last runner must wear the pink bib with ###-5.
- If you are running twice, please be sure to change the bib.
◆Fun Run & Walk Participants
- Please be at the Kapiolani Park by 7:00am for Opening Ceremony (Race Briefing/Warm-up). No need to check-in.
- There is NO official timing for the Fun Run & Walk.
◆EKIDEN Teams / Fun Run & Walk
- Pin your bib to the FRONT, visible to the staff.
- The race course is not completely blocked. Please follow the instructions of the police and/or staff.
- The Fun Run & Walk will take place in the same course as the relay runners. Please be aware of runners as they will be coming from front and behind.
- Cut-off time: The last member of your team must start at 11:15am. This will give the other members 3hrs and 15min to complete their part. If you are the last runner and are still waiting for 4th runner at 11:15am, we will start your run without the sash (team time will be forfeited).
- The event will take place rain or shine. In the unlikely event of severe weather, stay tuned to our website/Facebook/Instagram page for updates.
- NO lockers or bag services at the event.
◆Kids Challenge Participants
- Check-in is from 9:00am to 10:00am at the information tent, please receive receive your bib.
- There is NO official timing for the Kids Challenge.
◆Post Race
Participants will receive:- Finisher Medal (All Relay Runners, Fun Runners, Kids)
- Drinks (Water and Green Tea) , Food (Spam Musubi), Fruits.
Race Results;
- Award winners will be announced as soon as the results are in.
- Awards for each category will be presented separately when corresponding teams are determined.
- Team results will be posted on our website at a later date.
3. Map