Honolulu Marathon charity spots
Honolulu, United States
- Open spots
- None listed yet
- Race day
- Dec 12, 2027
- Distance
- 42.195 km 26.2 mi
- Next deadline
- No open listing yet
- Official charity program
- Race charity page(opens the official site in a new tab)
The Honolulu Marathon is always held on the second Sunday in December, and the official FAQ lists the 2027 marathon weekend as December 11 and 12, 2027, which puts the marathon on Sunday, December 12, 2027. Online registration for the 2027 race opens December 14, 2026. The 2026 race is on December 13, 2026.
This race works differently from most on this board. There is no lottery, no qualifying time and, according to the official FAQ, no entry limit. The race also has no time limit and draws more than 35,000 runners, so anyone who wants to run can simply register.
That means a charity place in Honolulu is a choice, not a workaround. The official charity program offers a free VIP entry in exchange for your fundraising, plus an exclusive charity bib, a Team Kokua medal and access to a Charity Champion Finisher Zone for you and two guests. Training and support come from realbuzz, the race's official charity program partner, and the charity you choose contacts you after you register to set up fundraising. Each charity holds a set number of places and reviews applications.
The official partner list currently shown is for the 2026 race. It mixes national groups with Hawaii organizations such as Easterseals Hawaii and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and the charity pages we checked for 2026 asked for about $1,500.
Listings are added by the charities themselves. Board updated Nov 14, 2026, 2:15 AM UTC.
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Honolulu Marathon charity partners
From the race's public charity partner list. Not confirmed by the charity. Check the charity's page for current spots.
- The Peregrine Fund(opens in a new tab)Fundraising minimum $1,500Charity's marathon page: The Peregrine Fund(opens in a new tab)Source: The Peregrine Fund(opens in a new tab)
- National Down Syndrome Society(opens in a new tab)Fundraising minimum $1,521Charity's marathon page: National Down Syndrome Society(opens in a new tab)Source: National Down Syndrome Society(opens in a new tab)
- Easterseals Hawaii(opens in a new tab)Fundraising minimum: see the charity's pageCharity's marathon page: Easterseals Hawaii(opens in a new tab)Source: Easterseals Hawaii(opens in a new tab)
- Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence(opens in a new tab)Fundraising minimum: see the charity's pageCharity's marathon page: Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence(opens in a new tab)Source: Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence(opens in a new tab)
- Wild Tomorrow(opens in a new tab)Fundraising minimum: see the charity's pageCharity's marathon page: Wild Tomorrow(opens in a new tab)Source: Wild Tomorrow(opens in a new tab)
- The Webb Norden Foundation(opens in a new tab)Fundraising minimum: see the charity's pageCharity's marathon page: The Webb Norden Foundation(opens in a new tab)Source: The Webb Norden Foundation(opens in a new tab)
How the Honolulu Marathon charity program works
The Honolulu Marathon's official charity program, delivered with realbuzz, gives runners a free VIP entry in exchange for fundraising for an official charity partner. Runners apply for a place with a charity from the official list, the charity reviews the application and then contacts the runner to set up fundraising. Each charity has a limited number of places.
Race facts checked against the official sources on Nov 4, 2026.
- Race entry fee
- Charity runners receive a free entry to the race in exchange for their fundraising (2026 program).
Missed the lottery? How charity spots work
Big marathons like the Honolulu Marathon give a set number of entries to charities. A charity offers its entries to runners who agree to raise a minimum amount for its cause. You apply with the charity on its own website, and the charity decides who runs for it.
Each charity sets its own fundraising minimum, deadline and requirements, shown in the listings above exactly as the charity provided them. Check the details with the charity and the official race website before you commit.
Honolulu Marathon charity entry questions
Is there a lottery for the Honolulu Marathon?
No. The race says there is no ballot and no qualifying time, and its FAQ states there are no entry limits. You can register directly once registration opens.
When is the 2027 Honolulu Marathon?
The official FAQ lists the 2027 weekend as December 11 and 12, 2027, and the marathon is always on the second Sunday in December, which is December 12, 2027. Registration for 2027 opens December 14, 2026.
What do I get for running Honolulu with a charity?
Charity runners get a free VIP entry in exchange for fundraising, plus an exclusive charity bib, a Team Kokua medal and Charity Champion Finisher Zone access for you and two guests. Each charity sets how many places it has and reviews applications.
Sources
- Official Charity Partners, Honolulu Marathon(opens in a new tab)
- Honolulu Marathon FAQs(opens in a new tab)
- JAL Honolulu Marathon event page(opens in a new tab)
- realbuzz: Honolulu Marathon charity listings(opens in a new tab)
- The Peregrine Fund: JAL Honolulu Marathon Team(opens in a new tab)
- NDSS: Honolulu Marathon(opens in a new tab)
Last checked Nov 4, 2026.
Official charity program info(opens the official site in a new tab)