We are pleased to announce that the Honolulu Marathon Association has abandoned the 48th Honolulu Marathon 2020, which was scheduled for December 13, 2020.
After much discussion and consideration with the Honolulu County Government and the Hawaii State Government, we came to the conclusion that the race will not be held in December of this year.
We know that you are all training hard and looking forward to participating in the Honolulu Marathon.
I am very sorry for this painful decision as well as everyone else.
Related events such as 10K Run & Walk and Kalakaua Merry Miles will not be held in December this year.
We will also consider and discuss alternative dates that can be postponed in the first half of 2021.
If you cannot schedule the postponement in 2021
All entrants will be able to participate in the 49th Honolulu Marathon in December 2021 at no additional charge.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
(Honolulu Marathon Association)
I hope the situation will end soon and it will be held next year.
The state of Hawaii will begin accepting travelers on October 15th with the introduction of a pre-inspection program for the new Corona.
Along with this, some hotels that had been closed since March have announced that they will reopen.
The following are the scheduled reopening dates for hotels that are already open and that have been declared reopened by Thursday, October 15th.
● Hawaii Hotel (Oahu) Already Open
Ala Moana Hotel By Mantra
Embassy Suites by Hilton Waikiki Beach Walk
Park Shore Waikiki
Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach
Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel
Pearl Hotel Waikiki
Hotel La Croix
Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort
Ohana Waikiki Maria by Outrigger
Hokulani Waikiki by Hilton Grand Vacations Club
The Imperial Hawaii Resort at Waikiki Aqua Aston Hospitality
Castle Resort and Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott Oahu North Shore
Hale Koa Hotel
Hotel Renew
The Laylow Autograph Collection
Ohia Waikiki Studio Suites
Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort
Aqua Pacific Monarch Hotel
Royal Grove Waikiki
Kahala Hotel & Resort
White Sands Hotel
The hotel, which has already reopened due to the corona disaster, has taken thorough hygiene measures to protect the safety of its guests.
● Reopened hotel after October 15 (Oahu)
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It is controversial whether or not to participate in the program of Hawaii's islands (Naver Island) in Hawaii, which is just around the corner until full-scale tourism resumes.
From Thursday, October 15th, the state of Hawaii has introduced a "pre-test program" that exempts the 14-day self-isolation period by submitting a negative proof of PCR test performed within 72 hours before travel. , We are planning to start accepting travelers from outside the state.
On Tuesday, October 6, Harry Kim, the Big Island of Hawaii, said that in addition to pre-inspection, post-arrival inspection is required to visit the Big Island for 14 days of quarantine exemption. .. There are concerns about the spread of infections such as the cluster infection of the new corona that occurred on the Big Island of Hawaii last month, and Group Chief Kim believes that the safety of citizens is more important than the resumption of the economy.
On Monday, October 5, Hawaii's Governor Ige rejected the proposed post-arrival inspection program that Kauai's Mayor Kawakami had applied to the state.
Kauai has maintained a low infection rate (59 total infections) in Hawaii due to strict measures so far, and in order to maintain this state and resume tourism, after arriving in Hawaii The PCR test is essential, and he intends to continue negotiations with the Governor of Kauai.
Maui County (including Maui, Lanai and Molokai) has not commented on availability at this time.
In addition, the quarantine measures for travelers between Hawaii's islands will be enforced until the end of October, which hinders the exemption of travelers to neighboring islands in Hawaii.
Currently, Hawaii requires 14 days of quarantine for all travelers from Oahu to other islands. That is, if you're sightseeing on Maui or Kauai, you'll be granted a 14-day quarantine exemption if you get a negative pre-test certificate at a California airport and take a direct flight, but if you're via Oahu, that's it. Is not allowed.
The Governor of Ige said he would discuss these matters with the mayor and clarify them later this week.
(From Honolulu Star Advertiser)