This is a pleasant waterside run just north of Waikiki Beach. The Ala Wai Canal and park parallels the river on the Ala Wai Boulevard. It’s popular among local runners for its light traffic and a well-maintained path. Watch paddlers in their outrigger canoes while you work up a sweat.
Start by running through Ala Wai Park past the elementary school until you reach Date Street. There’s also a running track here. Turn right, run along the golf course until you hit Kapahulu Avenue, where you should make a right. Finally, run along Ala Wai Blvd., enjoying the nice greenery and water views. The path begins as an asphalt bike path and turns into a cement sidewalk on Kapahulu Avenue.
Add-Ons: Kapiolani Park is adjacent, offering a lovely 2-mile loop. Just west is our Ala Moana Park/Magic Island loop. Can also be a continuation of the Waikiki Beach run and an add-on to the Diamond Head route.
Longer Run Option: University of Hawaii
The lovely campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa is ~1 mile inland from the canal. There are nice paths around lush grounds, and a good variety of architecture. There’s a running track adjacent to Les Murakami Stadium. Use University Ave. to get there from the canal (wide avenue, not that pleasant, but a decent sidewalk).
This is a pleasant waterside run just north of Waikiki Beach. The Ala Wai Canal and park parallels the river on the Ala Wai Boulevard. It’s popular among local runners for its light traffic and a well-maintained path. Watch paddlers in their outrigger canoes while you work up a sweat.
Start by running through Ala Wai Park past the elementary school until you reach Date Street. There’s also a running track here. Turn right, run along the golf course until you hit Kapahulu Avenue, where you should make a right. Finally, run along Ala Wai Blvd., enjoying the nice greenery and water views. The path begins as an asphalt bike path and turns into a cement sidewalk on Kapahulu Avenue.
Add-Ons: Kapiolani Park is adjacent, offering a lovely 2-mile loop. Just west is our Ala Moana Park/Magic Island loop. Can also be a continuation of the Waikiki Beach run and an add-on to the Diamond Head route.
Longer Run Option: University of Hawaii
The lovely campus of the University of Hawaii at Manoa is ~1 mile inland from the canal. There are nice paths around lush grounds, and a good variety of architecture. There’s a running track adjacent to Les Murakami Stadium. Use University Ave. to get there from the canal (wide avenue, not that pleasant, but a decent sidewalk).
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