Diamond Head Summit Run

Overview

Diamond Head Summit Run. Starts at the Honolulu Zoo and is 10K (6.2 miles) round trip. A gradual uphill run (we can set the pace determined by who is in the group) passing by Kapiolani Park, residential neighborhoods, a few shops, restaurants, and historical/ former military sites.
Once inside the crater, it's a 560 ft. gain on a trail to the bunker at the summit. There are 175 steps on the way. At the top - there is an amazing 360 view of Waikiki and surrounding Honolulu. There are historical and many interesting stories to be told.
It's an easy return trip back down to the Zoo. We provide water and snacks. Running and fitness tips are provided by our experienced guides.

City: Oahu

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $40.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $40.00

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What's Included

Light refreshments

Local Guide

Running Tour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Diamond Head State Monument

This is a trail run/walk inside Diamond Head crater. This section is 1.5 miles round trip and has 175 stairs with a 560 ft. elevation gain. Amazing views of Waikiki and Honolulu from the top!

Kapiolani Park

Pass by Kapiolani Park on the way out and back. This Park was named after Queen Kapiolani, wife of King David Kalakaua, who ruled the Hawaiian Kingdom from 1874-1891.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (2)

Simon L

Apr 2018

This was my first running experience with City Running Tours and I was impressed. I was emailed by Yahnny the run leader, on the day before to confirm the meeting time, the starting location and that we would be doing a warm-up before we started. When we met up and were warming up she checked my level of experience to confirm I was up to the run (I was in training for a marathon at the time). We ran through the suburbs to the back of Diamond Head crater then entered the State Park, across the centre of the crater and to the top of the front of the rim, which overlooks the ocean. The whole park is very striking but the view from the rim out to the ocean and towards Waikiki and Honolulu was stunning. We then did some yoga for 20 minutes or so on a flat concrete area, all the time enjoying the views of the ocean and Waikiki. On the run back the park was starting to get busier with other people which slowed progress a little so I'm glad we'd had an early start (6:15 am) and at least avoided most people on the way out. When we got back to our starting point Yahnny did a whole stretching session and provided a couple of protein bars. Yahnny was great company, knowledgable about the area and a good coach; a couple of days later she emailed me with the photos she'd take on our run, the GPX file and a link to a site which replays your run as as fly-over animated view. I would recommend this running tour to anybody, it's a great way to do an early morning run up Diamond Head and to start your day perfectly. I will certainly look for City Running Tours if I'm visiting other cities so I can run in interesting places with other runners.

Andrew H

Jul 2016

I cannot tell you how glad I am that I did this trip! Yovo, our tour guide, was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about the island and its landmarks and allowed us to set our own running pace. He picked us up from the hotel, brought fresh fruit and drinks, and allowed us to customize our run. It was a great experience and I would definitely do it again!