The Japanese influence on Hawaii’s largest sporting event, the 2008 Honolulu Marathon
The Japanese influence on Hawaii’s largest sporting event, the 2008 Honolulu Marathon

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the economic benefits from Japanese participants of the 2008 Honolulu Marathon. The island of Oahu has hosted the Honolulu Marathon since 1973 and has continued since the race conception. With the rapid development of sporting events throughout the tourism industry, Honolulu has created a popular event for sport tourists. Data for this study was comprised of participants from the 2008 Honolulu Marathon through surveys that were administered to Japanese participants while attending the Honolulu Marathon Expo. The instrument consisted of 18 questions regarding accommodations, length of stay, as well as the amount of money that was spent by marathon participants on their lodging, food, souvenirs and other miscellaneous items while attending the marathon activities in Honolulu. Examination of these results is necessary for determining the economic effects that Japanese participants of the Honolulu Marathon have on the state of Hawaii.

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