Overall Rating
Overall Rating (2 Reviews)
5
(2 Ratings)  (2 Reviews)
DIFFICULTY
4.5
SCENERY
4.5
PRODUCTION
3.5
SWAG
3.5
This beautiful USATF Certified course is all downhill except for a few gently rolling uphill sections at the beginning and end of the course.  During the first 3 miles, the course is along Highway 11 as it passes through Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and then enters the community of Volcano.  … MORE
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L (°F)  54  55  54  61  59
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Recent reviews

    sameerkhurana FIRST-TIMER '23

    Some highlights from my personal experiences after running this marathon: ~ Starts from Volcano National Park on top of the mountain near the Volcano golf course. ~ Small race with … MORE

    Some highlights from my personal experiences after running this marathon:

    ~ Starts from Volcano National Park on top of the mountain near the Volcano golf course.
    ~ Small race with maximum 150 runners.
    ~ Mostly downhill with last 2-3 miles flat.
    ~ Greenery all around and so scenic. 
    ~ It’s mostly running solo as there are less number of runners.
    ~ This year approx. 112 runners ran this marathon.
    ~ Smallest medal in the form of pendant which is made of sterling silver.

    Overall, I loved this race in beautiful and scenic Hawaii with downhill course. Allen the race director along with the volunteers did an amazing job in making this low key race a great success. Would love to be back and run this race again in the future. 

    DIFFICULTY
    5
    PRODUCTION
    3
    SCENERY
    5
    SWAG
    3

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    reiko88 FIRST-TIMER '17

    Awesome downhill race to help BQ. Started at higher elevation so was super cold! But by mile 17-18 it starts to get hot and sun is out! U are also … MORE

    Awesome downhill race to help BQ. Started at higher elevation so was super cold! But by mile 17-18 it starts to get hot and sun is out! U are also dealing with traffic because roads are open. Once u see the zoo sign u know it’s almost done!

    DIFFICULTY
    4
    PRODUCTION
    4
    SCENERY
    4
    SWAG
    4

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