Waikiki · Running route
Kapiolani Park Running Route
- Distance
- 1.8 mi
- Route
- Park loop under Diamond Head
- Area
- Waikiki
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Kapiolani Park sits at the end of Waikiki, right under Diamond Head — the finish area of the Honolulu Marathon and the home loop of the island's runners.
The route
- Distance: about 1.8 miles around the park.
- Terrain: flat paved paths and grass.
- Extend it: climb up Diamond Head Road for the view.
Tips
- Sunrise with Diamond Head behind you is unbeatable.
- Trade winds help — but bring water.
- Shade under the banyan trees.
How to unlock the Kapiolani Park medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Connect Strava once, or upload the GPX file from your watch (Garmin, Coros, Apple Watch…).
- We verify your run by GPS and the Kapiolani Park medal unlocks in your Park Mile Passport automatically — with your distance, time and pace. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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