Mathea Allansmith, a retired ophthalmologist and resident of Kauai, became the oldest woman to finish a marathon by completing the 2022 Honolulu Marathon. Born May 31, 1930, she surpassed previous record holder, Harriette Thompson, by several months. Completing her 23rd marathon in Honolulu on December 11, 2022, Mathea was overjoyed at setting the world record. “I love being out here with this group of people….

By Rich Sands, @sands (c) 2022 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved HONOLULU (11-Dec) — While there was much fanfare shortly after 7 a.m. when Asefa Mengstu of Ethiopia was the first runner across the finish line at the 50th running of the Honolulu Marathon, that was just the beginning of daylong celebration of running here. More than 14 hours after the race had begun…

By Rich Sands, @sands (c) 2022 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved HONOLULU (11-Dec) — As the sun began to rise here this morning, Ethiopia’s Asefa Mengstu made a decisive late-race move to win the men’s division of the Honolulu Marathon. Bere Ayalew made it an Ethiopian sweep, taking the women’s title by more than three minutes. Both runners earned $25,000 for their victories in…

By Rich Sands, @sands (c) 2022 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved HONOLULU (10-Dec) — Neil Gourley used a strong closing sprint to win a unique battle of the sexes race in the Kalakaua Merrie Mile here this morning. In warm, but blustery, conditions the Scottish runner prevailed in a mixed-sex pursuit format, with the women receiving a 29-second head start over the men and…

Five torches were lit representing the five decades of the Honolulu Marathon. The torches will be re-lit on Saturday night and there will be music and dancing to entertain you at Waikiki Beach Walk Plaza on Lewers Street.

The official broadcast partner of the 50th Honolulu Marathon is Hawaii News Now. Live broadcast time: 7am – 9am Sunday, December 11, 2022 Tune in or watch online at hawaiinewsnow.com

By Rich Sands, @sands (c) 2022 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved HONOLULU (08-Dec) —  Over the last six years, Sam Prakel has established himself as one of the most consistent American milers. In addition to his impressive record on the track –he’s the only athlete to make every final of the men’s 1500 meters at the USATF Outdoor Championships since 2017– he’s also built…

By Rich Sands, @sands (c) 2022 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved HONOLULU (07-Dec) — The Honolulu Marathon is celebrating its 50th running this year, and a lot has changed over the years –the route, the entry fee, the size of the field– but there has been one constant in each edition. Actually, two: Gary Dill and Jerold Chun. Both men have participated in every…

Centrowitz will have strong company as he heads down Kalakaua Avenue adjacent to Waikiki Beach, including 2019 USA 1500m champion Craig Engels, 2021 USA 5-K road running champion Drew Hunter, and 3:50 miler Sam Prakel.