Let me start by saying, I wouldn’t have changed a thing about our entire Hawaii trip…but the truth is I would have gone in with my eyes a little more wide-open in terms of what to expect from the Honolulu Marathon.
We had an amazing time, but part of a marathon is being mentally prepared and so that’s why I’m sharing what I wish we’d have known.
Everything about this race was unique; I think that’s a fair word to use.
This was the 42nd running of the Honolulu Marathon which is often billed as one of the top 10 marathons in the world…thus my expectations of organization and finisher swag was pretty high.
Let’s go through the not so great, the totally unique and the great points of this race.
Honolulu Marathon Review
Listen I had a fabulous day at the race. But I wish we’d had some information going in to it. So I’m going to give it you you straight from our experience.
Pro – The Expo
The expo was by far and away the most interesting that I have ever seen!! Japanese signage and companies abounded, creating a totally unique atmosphere…but just when you thought you’d seen it all, you encountered an area that felt more like a flea market with quilts and purses. Very cool.
Pro – The Costumes
The race was also filled with tons of unique costumes, in fact…
