Kimetto joins a strong elite field as Honolulu confirms commitment to world class marathon racing.  HONOLULU (November 7, 2017) The Honolulu Marathon Association, organizers of the fourth largest marathon in the United States, today announces that Kenya’s Dennis Kimetto, the current marathon world record holder, joins a stellar elite field on December 10. The field also includes 2016 champion and course record holder, Lawrence Cherono and…

PRESS RELEASE from Nick Symmonds LLC For Immediate Release   Nick Symmonds Announces His Final Professional Race The 2x Olympian will pursue his first marathon at the 2017 Honolulu Marathon in December. (Eugene, Oregon, June 24, 2017) After twenty years of competitive racing, two-time Olympian, Nick Symmonds, has decided to hang up his spikes. The 33-year-old announced his retirement from the track yesterday at the 2017…

HONOLULU (11-Dec) — Kenya’s Lawrence Cherono smashed the course record here at the 44th Honolulu Marathon by running 2:09:39, the fourth fastest marathon in the United States this year. Dueling with 2014 champion Wilson Chebet, Cherono managed to scoot away in the final miles to claim victory in Kapiolani Park adjacent to Waikiki Beach. In the women’s race, Brigid Kosgei completed a Kenyan sweep of…

Of the 29,000 athletes entered in today’s 44th annual Honolulu Marathon, several local runners distinguished themselves with solid performances. The top Hawaiian residents to finish were Jacob Alplund of Honolulu (2:43:40) and Polina Carlson of Kailua (2:55:17). Alplund, a former tennis player, finished 26th overall. He is a native of Sweden and was part of Team Hawaii at the 2016 Hapalua – Hawaii’s Half Marathon….