- Weather
- 77°Ftypical start
- Field size
- ~800 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Elevation
- 400 ft gain
Coastal ocean run; whale watching
PR6.0Weather3.8Experience7.1
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Early September · West Coast · Point-to-Point
Big Island International Marathon 2027 30 years running the old coast of Hawaii
Hilo, HI
Event listed as: Marathon
Registration opens on the organizer's site
- Typical start temp
- 84°F(estimated)
- Field size
- ~500 runners(estimated)
- Course
- Rolling
- Elevation
- 700 ft gain · 0 ft net(estimated)
Why runners choose this race
A point-to-point course around Hilo, HI, with steady rollers that reward even pacing.
Good fit if
- · Runners who want a low-key start
Think twice if
- · You want crowds and on-course energy
Course and logistics
- Course type
- Point-to-Point
- Surface
- Road
- Total gain
- 700 ft(estimated)
- Total loss
- 700 ft(estimated)
- Net elevation
- 0 ft(estimated)
- Field size
- ~500 runners(estimated)
- Crowd support
- Quiet, low-key
- Entry
- Easy
- Entry fee
- $75(most recent listed price)
- Day of week
- Tuesday
- Start / finish
- Start and finish in different locations
Race details
- Typical timing
- Early September
- Next confirmed date
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026
- Registration
- Open now
- Region
- West Coast
- Editorial tier
- Recommended
- Prestige
- 6.0/10(estimated)
- Data last reviewed
- 2026-08-26
Event listed as: Marathon
Good to know
- Point-to-point
- Easy entry
Race-day weather
Modelled from location, month and coastal proximity — not verified race history.
ExcellentGoodWarmHeat risk
Typical start sits at 84°F — real heat risk.
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- Field size
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- Elevation
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