
Big Island International Marathon 2027 30 years running the old coast of Hawaii is a running race on September 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027 in Hilo, HI, with entry fees from $25 to $120.
From the Organizer
Join us for our 30th running of the Big Island International Marathon. The medals and shirts will reflect the 30 years running.
This run goes along the old coast of the Big Island. The marathon is 2 out and backs starting at the Hilo Hawaiian and finishing back at the same hotel. PACKET PICKUP and the EXPO are the day before the race on March 13th 2027 from 9am to 5pm at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel. At the checkout you can purchase Event Insurance for live events Mimimun age to run alone is 10 years old. No strollers in any races. 5K and 2 Mile walk have lower ages.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
82%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hilo Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
149 ft
Nearest Airport
ITO
Hilo International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
KOA
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole · 62 mi
Time Zone
Hawaii-Aleutian Time
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Race Location
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Days to train
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Coming Up
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21 miles away
BIRR Hilo Bay 5k and 10k
Less than a mile away
Ka’ū coffee trail runs
42 miles away
BIRR Monster Mash Mile Fun Run
Less than a mile away
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Big Island International Marathon 2027 30 years running the old coast of Hawaii
Sep 1, 2026