BIRR Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The annual Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay is on Saturday January 10, 2026.

Challenge Level: This is a challenging 31 mile run gaining approximately 4000 feet in elevation. It is challenging, an excellent accomplishment…and super fun as a relay.

📍 Start Location

The start will be at the underground parking lot of the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on Banyan Drive, Hilo (same as last year).

🕕 Start Times

• Solo Runners: Start is at 6:00 am.
• Relay Team Runners: Start is at 6:15 am.

🛤️ Course Information

This course utilizes shoulders on Hwy 11 and finishes at the Cooper Center in Volcano. Relay teams change runners every 2 miles at the even mile markers.

Aid Stations: There are no aid stations along the course, so runners are encouraged to bring their own water and nourishment. A light lunch, snacks, drinks and medals at the end will be provided.

🏆 Prizes

• Solo Runners: Prizes for Top 3 Female and Male runners overall, Top 2 Female and Male runners in each 10 year age group.
• Relay Teams (3 Runners): Top 2 Female, Male and Mixed relay teams up to 40 years, Top 2 Female, Male and Mixed “Masters” relay teams over 40 years (all members must be over 40 years old).
• Family and Student Relay Teams: Top 2 Family relay teams (must be from same family), Top 2 Student relay teams (must all be high school students or younger).

⏰ Race End Time

Race ends at 2pm.

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will be at the Hilo Hawaiian day before race, January 9th, 2026 between 3-5:30pm and race morning between 5:30-5:50am. Sorry, no day of race registration.

🔗 More Information

For further details, please visit the official race page: Hilo to Volcano 50K Run.