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Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon
Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon is a marathon event held in Hilo, Hawaii. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 20, 2026. About 112 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 20, 2026
- Location
- Hilo, HI
- Field size
- ~112 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Location
- Hilo, Hawaii
- Distances
- Marathon
- Field size
- About 112 runners
- Course
- Downhill
- Registration
- hbcmarathon.com
- Official website
- hbcmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:00 AM HST
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 120 ft gain, 3785 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 120 ft gain, 3785 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data); Boston qualifier
About the Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon
The Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon is a USATF-certified, point-to-point downhill marathon from Volcano to Kea'au on the Big Island, dropping over 3,600 feet through Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and native rainforest. Known as one of the fastest downhill marathon courses in the US and a strong Boston qualifier, it benefits bird conservation efforts and offers runners a chance to spot endemic Hawaiian birds along the route.
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Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon: common questions
- When is the Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 20, 2026.
- Where is the Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon held?
- In Hilo, Hawaii.
- What distances does the Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon offer?
- Marathon.
- How many people run the Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon?
- About 112 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at hbcmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. $180 (from hbcmarathon.com, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon start?
- 6:00 AM HST.
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