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Big Island International Marathon

Hilo, HI
Sunday, March 16, 2025

  5 Stars from 3 Reviews

Description

The first 15 miles of the Big Island Marathon consist of rolling hills. After this section, however, the course flattens out.

Hilo is located in one of the cooler, more lush parts of Hawaii which translates better running conditions than other parts of Hawaii.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: Sunday, March 16, 2025
2024: Sunday, March 17, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Point to Point
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 72°F (22°C)
Average High: 79°F (26°C)
Average Low: 65° F (18°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 93.70
Course Score: 97.16


Race Size

2024: 157 Finishers
2023: 50 Finishers
2022: 94 Finishers
2021: No Results
2020: 130 Finishers
2019: 96 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 6.4%
2023: 4%
2022: 1.1%
2021: N/A
2020: 6.2%
2019: 6.3%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 2 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 79°F  (26°C)
Low: 68°F  (20°C)

Race Start Conditions

69°F  (21°C)
Humidity: 71%

Rain, Partially cloudy
NNE 7 mph

PR Score

62.31

Course Score

97.16





How does the Big Island International Marathon Rank?


The Big Island International Marathon was the 466th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 320th largest in 2022.

This year 6.4% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 4% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Big Island International Marathon the 366th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 232nd highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 97.16 ranks it as the 369th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 5th fastest course in Hawaii.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Big Island International Marathon a PR Score of 93.70. This PR Score ranks it as the 412th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 5th fastest in Hawaii.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Big Island International Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 236 feet (71m)
Min Elevation: 1 feet (0m)


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Recent Big Island International Marathon Reviews

5 Stars from 3 Reviews
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Joshua Sappington's review of 2024 Big Island International Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Best marathon I ever experienced. The course was engaging with the changing terrain and scenery


Race Tips

Be conservative on the hills


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Ariel G.'s review of 2024 Big Island International Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Weather was perfect for 5 to 10 k. Post race food preparations was impressive. Could use more directional traffic assist aides. Awesome and fun event! Ty ty ty!!!


Race Tips


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MP's review of 2023 Big Island International Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

I like the size of the marathon and half marathon - it is small and manageable, but brings folks from all over. The event is well run - this year we had a new finish line area and it was AWESOME!


Race Tips

Practice some hills, wear sunscreen and a hat - you run uphill for a bit on the highway then run down just as the sun is coming up and it can be toasty!


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