O’ahu Traffic Advisory
Sunday September 27, 2026
1,200+ Cyclists and Volunteers Expected On Island Roadways
The Hawai‘i Bicycling League will present the largest bicycling event in the State of Hawai‘i on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The marquee Honolulu Century Ride, now in its 43rd year, is part of the Ride Aloha Festival, a weekend of related events with thousands of participants expected at one or more events from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27. We invite the public to help us share aloha and our roadways so that everyone gets where they need to go safely! We welcome your kōkua.
Weather Update – Tropical Storm Nolo
We are monitoring weather conditions closely. At this writing all events will continue as scheduled. You can read our latest weather update on our website.
Road Closures, Parking Restrictions, and Coning on Sunday September 27, 2026
At the Start – Kapi‘olani Park, Diamond Head Road, and Kāhala Neighborhood
Road Closure and Parking Restrictions
3:00am – Organizers begin setup. Kalākaua Ave (mauka lane) from the Tennis Courts to Monsarrat Avenue will be closed to traffic and parking. Also one lane of Monsarrat Ave from Kalākaua Avenue and continuing on to Paki Avenue will be closed to traffic until 9:30am. Parking is also reserved exclusively for event organizers with an HBL Parking Pass in Waikīkī Shell lot #1 from 3:00am until 4:00pm and Waikīkī Shell Lot #2 from 3:00am until 5:00pm. Parking will be prohibited on the makai side of Diamond Head Road from Lookout #1 to lookout #2 between 3:00am and 10:00am. Lookout #2 will host a tented aid station between 9:00 and 10:00am. Parking will be prohibited on Kāhala Avenue (makai side) from Elepaio Street to Keala‘olu Avenue between 3:00 am until 10:00 am. Parking will be prohibited on Leahi Avenue from HFD driveway to Hinano Street between 3:00am to 10:00am for bus terminus.
East O‘ahu – Lane Closure
6:00am – The one makai most lane of Kalaniana‘ole Highway will be closed from Kāhala at Ainakoa Avenue to Lunalilo Home Road until 8:00 am (Normal traffic to be maintained in the remaining lanes).
5:45am – Full Closure of Kalaniana‘ole Highway from Lunalilo Home Road to Sandy Beach Park (Kaiwi Coast) until 8:00am. Drivers will detour via Kealahou, Hawaii Kai Drive and Lunalilo Home Road when the Kaiwi Coast segment is closed. When the Kaiwi Coast segment re-opens at 8:00am the detour will be the route for cyclists still on the course. Access to Hanauma Bay is maintained from Hawai‘i Kai side via Kalaniana‘ole Hwy.
Kāne‘ohe – Modified Lanes
6:15 am – Modified lanes on Kahekili Highway using cones to create wider shoulders in each direction from West Hui Iwa Street to Haiku Road, until 2pm. (Two-way traffic to be maintained throughout but drivers may experience some delays).
Aid Station Locations
There will be five volunteer aid stations along the route offering snacks, refreshments, and rest stops. Drivers are urged to expect riders and volunteers entering and exiting the roadway around these locations.
- Sandy Beach Park – Hours from 7:00am – 9:00am. There will also be a motorcoach bus departing from this location at 9:00am for riders who choose the short course distance
- Kailua Intermediate School – Hours from 7:15am – 2:15pm
- KEY Project – 47-200 Waihee Rd. Hours from 7:45 – 1:15pm
- Swanzy Beach Park – Hours from 8:15am to 12:15pm. There will also be a motorcoach bus departing from this location at 12:00pm for riders who choose the 50 mile distance.
- Former JAIMS Building – 6600 Hawai‘i Kai Drive at Kumukahi Place – Hours from 9:00am – 4:00pm
At the Finish – Kapi‘olani Park near the bandstand
The public is welcome to attend our finish festival from 11:00am – 5:00pm. There will be food and refreshments available for purchase, live performances by the Royal Hawaiian Band and the Air Force Band of the Pacific, other entertainment, and tabling by community partners.
Other Information
Organizers have secured a road closure permit from the Honolulu Department of Transportation Services and uniformed Honolulu Police Department personnel will be providing additional traffic safety control measures along the course as needed. Organizers will staff a Japanese (808-626-5767) and English (808-735-5756) command desk at Kapi‘olani Park on Sunday to relay emergency and safety information to event staff, volunteers, and first-responders. However, in the event of an emergency, please call 911.
For those wishing to ride, volunteer, or read more information, please visit hbl.org/ridealohafestival. A map of Sunday’s full 100 mile route with rest stops is linked here. Swanzy Beach Park is the furthest turnaround point from the start. Photos and videos of past events are linked here. We are expecting participants from across Hawai‘i, North America, Japan, Europe, and Oceania. On Friday and Saturday, events will be taking place at the Ala Wai Clubhouse, the Twin Fin Hotel, and Kapi‘olani Park in Waikīkī. Funds raised from this event support a year-round continuum of education, advocacy, and community events.
