An event is listed only when an organizer published a date and that date is still today or later in Hawaiʻi. Today on this page is Monday, November 9, 2026. Sources were read 2026-11-07. North Shore surf windows were left out because public calendars did not agree.
Honolulu City Lights display
Saturday, December 5, 2026 through Thursday, December 31, 2026
The holiday light display at the civic center after opening night. Free to walk the grounds, according to the organizer FAQ.
Honolulu City Lights opening night
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Opening night for the city's holiday lights, with a tree lighting and the electric light parade. The FAQ says there is no entrance fee.
Honolulu Marathon expo and packet pickup
Thursday, December 10, 2026 through Saturday, December 12, 2026
Packet pickup for Honolulu Marathon weekend. This is an expo for registered participants, not a race start.
Kalākaua Merrie Mile
Saturday, December 12, 2026
A one-mile event on marathon weekend. The organizer's FAQ describes it as the Saturday race. Entry is through marathon registration.
JAL Honolulu Marathon
Sunday, December 13, 2026
The 2026 Honolulu Marathon. Registration was open on the organizer site when this page was checked. The Waikīkī Aquarium says it is closed that day.
Start to Park 10K
Sunday, December 13, 2026
The 10K held on Honolulu Marathon morning. The organizer lists the same 5:00 a.m. start as the marathon.
Hapalua, Hawaiʻi's half marathon
Sunday, April 11, 2027
The next Hapalua after this guide's check date. Only the date, distances, and Waikīkī start line from the organizer homepage are repeated here.