BIRR Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay
Typically 65–76°F · some rain risk
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2026
68–77°F
dry
2025
64–74°F
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2024
66–77°F
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2023
63–78°F
dry
2022
65–76°F
dry
2021
67–77°F
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2020
67–71°F
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2019
63–74°F
dry
2018
66–76°F
dry
2017
64–74°F
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About this race
The annual Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay is on Saturday January 9, 2027.
Hilo to Volcano 50K ultra and team relay is a challenging 31 mile run gaining approximately 4000 feet in elevation. It is challenging, an excellent accomplishment……………and super fun as a relay😊 The start will be at the underground parking lot of the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel on Banyan Drive, Hilo (same as last year).Solo Runners AND Relay Team Runners: Start is at 6:00 am.
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. 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.
Prizes for Solo Runners: Top 3 Female and Male runners overall, Top 2 Female and Male runners in each 10 year age group.
Prizes for Relay Teams with no more than 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).
Prizes for Family and Student Relay Teams (no limit on team size): Top 2 Family relay teams (must be from same family), Top 2 Student relay teams (must all be high school students or younger).
Race ends at 2pm. Packet Pickup will be at the Hilo Hawaiian day before race, January 8th, 2027 between 3-5:30pm and race morning between 5:30-5:50am. Sorry no day of race registration.Course map
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