Honolulu Marathon Runs Into Waikiki Beach Walk
December 09, 2022 to December 10, 2022
Famed event begins with “Aloha Nights” celebrations December 9 and 10
The Honolulu Marathon will celebrate its 50th anniversary year on December 11, when an estimated potential 25,000 participants will start the 26.2-mile competition that runs from downtown Honolulu through Waikiki to Hawaii Kai and back to the finish line at Kapiolani Park.
Prior to the pre-dawn starting gun on December 11, the famed marathon will commence with two spectacular “Aloha Nights” events at Waikiki Beach Walk.
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On Friday, December 9, the 5th-largest marathon in the US will officially kick-off at Waikiki Beach Walk with an opening ceremony that will feature the traditional lighting of the torch. A concert will follow and include multiple Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning performers Na Hoa and Henry Kapono.
The festivities continue on Saturday the 10th, with Merrie Monarch & Queen Lili’oukalani Keiki Hula competition winners Halau Hula ‘O Hokulani and Mango Season performing on the Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza.
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Melding the sounds of vintage soul, jazz, funk and Contemporary Hawaiian pop, eclectic septet Mango Season perform Saturday, December 10.
Entertainment and order of appearance are:
Friday, December 9th
The Honolulu Marathon 50th Anniversary "Lighting of the Flame"
- 6:00 - 6:15 p.m. Oli & Blessing: Blaine Kia
- 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Na Hoa
- 7:10 - 8:10 p.m. Henry Kapono
- 8:15 p.m. Pau
Saturday, December 10th
The Honolulu Marathon 50th Anniversary “Aloha Nights”
- 6:00 - 6:15 p.m. Oli & Blessing: Blaine Kia
- 6:15 - 6:55 p.m. Halau Kahiko / Auwana
- 7:05 - 8:00 p.m. Mango Season
- 8:00 p.m. Pau
Times and order of appearance are subject to change.
All images courtesy of Honolulu Marathon.
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