- Weather
- 18°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~400 runners
- Course
- Hilly
- Elevation
- 1,500 ft gain · 0 ft net
Event listed as: Full Marathon
PR4.2Weather6.4Experience6.4
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Early September · West Coast · Loop
Kauai Marathon
Poipu, HI
Tropical Tunnel of Trees and volcanic views
- Scenic
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- Typical start temp
- 80°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~600 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Hilly
- Elevation
- 1,200 ft gain(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A loop course around Poipu, HI, with real climbing that will cost you time if you race it hard early.
Good fit if
- · Runners who care about scenery
- · Runners who want a low-key start
Think twice if
- · You want crowds and on-course energy
- · You are chasing a flat-course PR
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 1,200 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~600 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Quiet, low-key
- Entry
- Data coming soon
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in the same area
Race details
- Typical timing
- Early September
- Region
- West Coast
- Editorial tier
- Featured
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Tropical Tunnel of Trees and volcanic views
Good to know
- Scenic
- Loop course
- Hilly course
- Destination race
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 80°F — real heat risk.
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- Weather
- 19°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~800 runners
- Course
- Hilly
- Elevation
- 3,300 ft gain · 0 ft net
Event listed as: Marathon Run | Verified 8/26/26: 3,300 ft gain confirmed (template was accurate). Still carries relay/name-match REVIEW flag from sort logic — confirm marathon distance (not relay leg) is the featured event before promoting.
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