When
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
Where
Banyan Drive. Hilo, Hilo HI
Distances
Marathon · Half · 10K · 5K
Typical weather
70–80°F · rain likely
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2025
69–81°F
dry
2024
71–81°F
rain
2023
65–80°F
rain
2022
70–79°F
dry
2021
71–77°F
rain
2020
71–81°F
rain
2019
73–83°F
rain
2018
71–80°F
dry
2017
71–80°F
dry
2016
71–80°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
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.
Race Details
- Date: September 1, 2026
- Location: Banyan Drive, Hilo, HI
- URL: Big Island International Marathon
Packet Pickup and Expo
- Date: March 15, 2025
- Time: 9 am to 5 pm
- Location: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
- Note: At checkout, you can purchase Event Insurance for live events.
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