Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN|News
06/30/2020
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2021=postponed=
The Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN (organized by JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC.) has announced that the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2021, originally scheduled in March, 2021, has been postponed to the following year.
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03/06/2020
*Refund Information*“Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020”=CANCELLED=
The Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN HQ (within JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC) has announced “Refund Information” about Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020.
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03/04/2020
*Inportant*“Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020”=CANCELLED=
The Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN HQ (within JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC) has announced that Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020 to take place on March 8, 2020 at Kapiolani Park have been canceled.
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03/04/2020
*Inportant*“Aloha DANCE CONVENTION 2020”=CANCELLED=
The Aloha DANCE CONVENTION HQ (within JTB Hawaii Travel, LLC) has announced that Aloha DANCE CONVENTION 2020 to take place on March 7, 2020 at Hawaii Convention Center have been canceled.
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03/03/2020
*Inportant*“E-girls” appointed as the Official Supporter of the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020!=CANCELLED=
The Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020 have decided that “E-girls” appointed as the Official Supporter of the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020, to be canceled.
03/03/2020
*Inportant*EXILE ÜSA & EXILE TETSUYA has been appointed as the SPECIAL JUDGES=CANCELLED=
Aloha DAANCE CONVENTION 2020 have decided that EXILE ÜSA & EXILE TETSUYA has been appointed as the SPECIAL JUDGES, to be canceled.
03/02/2020
*Inportant*Honolulu Festival “SUKIMASWITCH” Special Mini Live
The Honolulu Festival Foundation have decided that “SUKIMASWITCH Special Mini Live” scheduled for the evening of March 7 at Hawaii Convention center, to be canceled.
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02/28/2020
*Inportant*FIREWORKS SHOW CANCELED FOR HONOLULU FESTIVAL
The Honolulu Festival Foundation have decided that “the Nagaoka Fireworks Show” scheduled for the evening of March 8 over Waikiki Beach, to be canceled as the finale event of 26th annual Honolulu Festival. .
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02/25/2020
『Sake & Food Fest』 to be held during the 26th Honolulu Festival!
A long-awaited Sake & Food Fest will take place in Hawaii Convention Center on March 7 (Sat.) and 8 (Sun.). Japanese sake, which refers to not only rice wine but also shochu and awamori (Okinawan alcohol), is a part of unique Japanese culture. With its mission to facilitate cultural exchange in mind, Honolulu Festival will host the Sake & Food Fest in order to introduce the appeals of sake, as well as delicious food to be enjoyed with, to people from around the world.
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02/05/2020
“E-girls” appointed as the Official Supporter of the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020!
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN has announced that the Japanese collective girls Dance & Vocal group, “E-girls”, has been appointed as the Official Supporter of Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020 which will take place on March 11 at Kapiolani Park.
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01/22/2020
“BANZAI JAPAN” appointed as the Guest Supporter of the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020!
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN has announced that the Japanese female idol group, “
BANZAI JAPAN”, has been appointed as the Guest Supporter of Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020 which will take place on March 11 at Kapiolani Park.
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01/14/2020
EXILE ÜSA & EXILE TETSUYA has been appointed as the SPECIAL JUDGES
Aloha DANCE CONVENTION has announced that EXILE ÜSA & EXILE TETSUYA who is one of the members of “EXILE” which is Japanese famous dance, vocal and MC unit, has been appointed as the SPECIAL JUDGES of Aloha DANCE CONVENTION 2020 which will take place on March 7th at Hawaii Convention Center.
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01/02/2020
Aloha DANCE CONVENTION 2020 announced Special Judges from Hawaii!!
Aloha DANCE CONVENTION 2020 announced Special Judges from Hawaii!!.
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11/02/2019
SUKIMASWITCH -Special Ambassador of the Honolulu Festival!
Honolulu Festival has announced that SUKIMASWITCH, a Japanese rock/jazz fusion duo, has been appointed as the “Special Ambassador” of the Honolulu Festival 2020.
The Honolulu Festival(hosted by Honolulu Festival Foundation) is Hawaii’s premier cultural event aiming to cultivate diverse culture and friendship among Hawaii and all over the world. Next year will be held on March 6 Friday to 8 Sunday . Click HERE!
10/23/2019
Hosting Japanese “TAMAGO” Event in Hawaii !
The Japan Poultry Association (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Toshiaki Saito) has announced that it will hold a food industry invitation only event to promote the appeal of TAMAGO (Japanese eggs) and accelerate the exports of Japanese agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foods in Hawaii.
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08/01/2019
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2020: Registration Now Open!
The registration for Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN is now open!
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06/26/2019
Aloha DANCE CONVENTION will launch its 6th Annual Competition !
JTB Corp. has announced that they will hold 6th “Aloha Dance CONVENTION” on March 7, 2020 Saturday at Hawai’i Convention Center.
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06/26/2019
HONOLULU RAINBOW EKIDEN 2020 !
The 8th Annual Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN will be held on March 8, 2020 at Kapiolani Park!
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03/12/2019
2019 RESULT
Race result is ready!!!
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01/22/2019
“CY8ER” – official supporter of the EKIDEN 2019!
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN has announced that the Japanese female idol group, “CY8ER”, has been appointed as the official supporter of Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2019 which will take place on March 10 at Kapiolani Park. Click HERE for details
08/08/2018
Aloha DANCE CONVENTION will launch its 5th Anniversary Competition !
JTB Corp. has announced that they will hold 5th “Aloha Dance CONVENTION” on March 9, 2019 Saturday at Hawai’i Convention Center.
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03/12/2018
2018 RESULT
Race result is ready!!!
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01/10/2018
About Wellness and Safety
Safety and security are top priorities for Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN organizers and the event’s law enforcement partners.
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12/10/2017
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN:
“Kid’s Challenge”!
2nd annual Honolulu Rainbow 1K Kid’s Challenge! New category since 2017 to the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN!
Open to all children ages 6-11, the event will provide young keiki athletes with opportunities to race and experience a fun kid-friendly distance in Kapiolani Park.
All participants will receive a medal and refreshments. Parents/guardians are welcome to run along side them.
March 11,2018 will be our 2nd annual Kid’s Challenge!
12/06/2017
Honolulu Marathon Week DISCOUNT!
ONLY 11 DAYS!
To celebrate 45th Annual Honolulu Marathon, Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN will offer limited discount!
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11/24/2017
Discounts for Military and Student teams!!
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN deeply appreciates all military men and women for their service. Active, veteran, retired, and reservist US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard Personnel are eligible to run the team relay with military discount price!
And we offers races and encourages youth students to join in! The price remain unchanged until the last day of the registration which is March 4, 2018.
Please present military/student valid ID at packet pick up. (legible smartphone photo will be accepted)
All participants receives drinks, food, medals and more.
REGISTER EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT!!
11/03/2017
Tamio Okuda -Special Ambassador of the Honolulu Festival!
Honolulu Festival has announced that Tamio Okuda, a Japanese music producer as well as an artist, has been appointed as the “Special Ambassador” of the Honolulu Festival 2018.
The Honolulu Festival(hosted by Honolulu Festival Foundation) is Hawaii’s premier cultural event aiming to cultivate diverse culture and friendship among Hawaii and all over the world. Next year will be held on March 9 Friday to 11 Sunday . Click HERE
11/01/2017
“Team Syachihoko” – official supporter of the EKIDEN 2018!
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN has announced that the Japanese female idol group, Team Syachihoko, has been appointed as the official supporter of Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2018 which will take place on March 11 at Kapiolani Park. Click HERE for details
03/15/2017
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN: 2017 Results
The wait is over!
03/03/2017
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN: 2017 Event Guide
Please review the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2017 Event Guide for packet pick up and race day schedule.
01/07/2017
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN: Do As Infinity as Official Supporter
Japanese pop and rock band, Do As Infinity has been appointed as the official supporter of Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2017. A special mini-live, which is open to the public, will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center on the night before the Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN race day and will also be cheering runners on race day.
For more info click HERE.
09/22/2016
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN: New Event “Fun Run & Walk”!
Introducing “Fun Run & Walk” for those who want to enjoy the EKIDEN’s energetic atmosphere but wish to either run, jog or walk and take in all the beautiful scenery the course has to offer along side thier friends. Participants will complete 1 loop (5km = 3.1 miles) which will start and finish at Kapiolani Park.
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09/22/2016
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN: New Event “EKIDEN Lite”!
Introducing “EKIDEN Lite”! A new sister event to the 5 runner per team original EKIDEN.
A great category for those who wish to participate in a group of 3 with friends, family, teammate, or coworkers. Participants will receive a t-shirt and a finishers medal!
For more info click HERE.
09/22/2016
Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN: Registration Now Open!
The registration for Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN is now open! We have a few new categories to choose from so please check out the Registration Information page for more details.