Jogging in Honolulu and Oahu

The "Honolulu Walking Map" and "The Fitness Fun Map" are free from the Hawaii State Department of Health Community Resources Section (1250 Punchbowl St., Room 422, Honolulu. 808/586-4488). These list more than two-dozen routes and suggested itineraries.

In Honolulu, the most popular places to jog are the two parks, Kapiolani and Ala Moana, at either end of Waikiki. In both cases, the loop around the park is just under 2 mi. You can run a 4½-mi ring around Diamond Head crater, past scenic views, luxurious homes, and herds of other joggers.

Once you leave Honolulu, it gets trickier to find places to jog that are scenic as well as safe. It's best to stick to the well-traveled routes, or ask the experienced folks at the Running Room (819 Kapahulu Ave., Kapahulu, Honolulu. 808/737-2422) for advice.