Honolulu Turkey Trot (2025): Friendly Fun‑Run Guide
How to register, when to arrive, and what to do after.
The Burnt Ones love a fun mission, and this is it: a sunrise shake‑out at Ala Moana Beach Park on Thanksgiving morning. The Honolulu Marathon Clinic Turkey Trot is a low‑pressure, community fun‑run that’s all good vibes and island air. Jog it, walk it, bring friends — then reward yourself with a Hawaiian Latte and a lazy beach hour.
What It Is
A friendly timed fun‑run hosted by the Honolulu Marathon Clinic. It’s designed to be approachable: no fuss, just a scenic loop around Magic Island and Ala Moana with other happy humans getting the day started right.
How to Register
- Check the organizer’s page for the latest details and registration: honolulumarathonclinic.org. Dates and exact start times update each season.
- Sign up online early; on‑site sign‑ups sometimes sell out or move fast.
- Arrive 30 minutes before your start to stretch and soak in the sunrise.
Where It Starts
Head to Ala Moana Beach Park, near Magic Island. It’s a flat, forgiving route with ocean views and plenty of space. After the run, you’re steps from Ala Moana Center for food and easy transit.
What to Bring
- Light layers — sunrise can feel breezy, then warms up quickly
- Water bottle and sunscreen; a small towel for the post‑run cool‑down
- Card/phone for coffee and breakfast right after
Your Burnt Ones Plan (5 Stops)
- Magic Island — Grab that sunrise photo with Diamond Head peeking in the distance. Breathe; you’re in Hawaii.
- Ala Moana Beach Park — Shake out the legs on flat, forgiving paths. Walkers welcome — just keep a friendly pace.
- Ala Moana Center — Bathrooms, snacks, and an easy place to regroup. If it’s drizzling, it’s covered and calm.
- Honolulu Coffee Co (Royal Hawaiian Center) — Hawaiian Latte time. Macadamia‑nutty, smooth, and perfect with a pastry.
- Blue Note Hawaii — Lock your Wednesday night for Chip Chantry’s Thanksgiving In Paradise. It’s the week’s anchor — cool room, big laughs, aloha energy.
Pro Tips
- Rideshare to the park to skip parking stress; it’s a quick hop from Waikiki.
- Hydrate early — trade winds can make mornings feel drier than you expect.
- Plan a beach hour after. The lagoon‑calm water at Ala Moana is perfect for a quick dip.
This is the good stuff — a simple island morning that sets the tone for the whole trip. See you at the start line.
Planning Thanksgiving in Waikiki?
Lock the one can’t‑miss night: Chip Chantry’s Thanksgiving In Paradise at Blue Note Hawaii. Chip Chantry is one of the funniest comedians in the world — he appeared on the Netflix series Tires with Shane Gillis, his stand‑up special Move Closer is a cult hit, and this is a brand‑new hour from Chip.
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