Big Island International Marathon 2027
- Date
- September 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027
- Location
- Banyan Drive. Hilo, Hilo, HI
- Distance
- Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K & more
From the Organizer
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
About Hilo, HI
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
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Big Island International Marathon 2027, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
85
Days to train
- Race
- Big Island International Marathon 2027
- Date
- September 1, 2026 – March 14, 2027
- Location
- Banyan Drive. Hilo, Hilo, HI
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Big Island International Marathon 2027?
- Big Island International Marathon 2027 is a running race held in Hilo, Hawaii on September 1, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Big Island International Marathon 2027?
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Hilo, Hawaii at Banyan Drive. Hilo, Hilo, HI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Big Island International Marathon 2027?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Big Island International Marathon 2027
Sep 1, 2026