Big Island International Marathon 2027
Race Date
Sep 1, 2026
Location
Hilo, HI
The Experience
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
Logistics
Race Day
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Start Time
6:15 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Banyan Drive. Hilo, Hilo, HI, 96720
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:30:06
11:27/mi
Winning Time
0:41:19
3:09/mi
Finishers (2026)
129
States Represented
19 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
2:06:36
MEDIAN
2:30:06
SLOWER 25%
2:58:11
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
70°
Afternoon (High)
81°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
10 mph
Wind
78%
Humidity
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