BIRR Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay
BIRR Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay is a running race on January 9, 2027 in Hilo, HI, with entry fees from $35 to $50.
- Date
- January 9, 2027 (113 days to go)
- Price
- $35–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The annual Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay is on Saturday January 9, 2027.
Hilo to Volcano 50K ultra and team relay is a challenging 31 mile run gaining approximately 4000 feet in elevation. It is challenging, an excellent accomplishment……………and super fun as a relay😊
The start will be at the underground parking lot of the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on Banyan Drive, Hilo (same as last year).
Solo Runners AND Relay Team Runners: Start is at 6:00 am.
This course utilizes shoulders on Hwy 11 and finishes at the Cooper Center in Volcano. Relay teams change runners every 2 miles at the even mile markers. There are no aid stations along the course, so runners are encouraged to bring their own water and nourishment. A light lunch, snacks, drinks and medals at the end.
Prizes for Solo Runners: Top 3 Female and Male runners overall, Top 2 Female and Male runners in each 10 year age group.
Prizes for Relay Teams with no more than 3 Runners: Top 2 Female, Male and Mixed relay teams up to 40 years, Top 2 Female, Male and Mixed “Masters” relay teams over 40 years (all members must be over 40 years old).
Prizes for Family and Student Relay Teams (no limit on team size): Top 2 Family relay teams (must be from same family), Top 2 Student relay teams (must all be high school students or younger).
Race ends at 2pm.
Packet Pickup will be at the Hilo Hawaiian day before race, January 8th, 2027 between 3-5:30pm and race morning between 5:30-5:50am. Sorry no day of race registration.
Events
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
79°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
55%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hilo Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
About Hilo, HI
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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113
Days to train
- Race
- BIRR Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay
- Date
- January 9, 2027
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BIRR Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay
Jan 9, 2027