If you are new to running and find 8 miles in your wheel house this may be a good race for you. It is a very large, lively event with lots of walkers so try to get near the front of the start if you want to run. Obviously this race isn't designed for any serious running competition so probably steer clear if that's what you're into. I just took an Uber to the starting line, there is the Ala Muana beach park parking lot nearby but no way will it fit all the participants. Shirts were white cotton, half of which contained the sponsors information. Not a very scenic run. You run through the streets of China town and then under the H-1 airport viaduct for a few miles before the home stretch to Ahola stadium.