Hawaii · 50K
Hilo to Volcano 50K
Hilo to Volcano 50K is a 50K event held in Hilo, Hawaii. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027. About 125 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 9, 2027
- Location
- Hilo, HI
- Field size
- ~125 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Location
- Hilo, Hawaii
- Distances
- 50K
- Field size
- About 125 runners
- Course
- Big climb, ~4,000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 6:00 AM HST
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 66°F at the start, 86% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Hilo to Volcano 50K
A challenging point-to-point 50K, solo or relay, climbing from sea level in Hilo to about 4,000 feet in Volcano.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A challenging point-to-point 50K, solo or relay, climbing from sea level in Hilo to about 4,000 feet in Volcano.
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Hilo to Volcano 50K: common questions
- When is the Hilo to Volcano 50K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, January 9, 2027.
- Where is the Hilo to Volcano 50K held?
- In Hilo, Hawaii.
- What distances does the Hilo to Volcano 50K offer?
- 50K.
- How many people run the Hilo to Volcano 50K?
- About 125 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 Hilo to Volcano 50K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Hilo to Volcano 50K?
- Yes — registration is open. $50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Hilo to Volcano 50K start?
- 6:00 AM HST.
- What is the course like at the Hilo to Volcano 50K?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; Not USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Hilo to Volcano 50K?
- about 66°F at the start, 86% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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