Runner’s Information
Runner’s Information
Please read carefully
All races start and finish at Bay Front Hilo (by the Canoe Beach Area), approximately 1 mile walk from the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
Marathon
6:00 .a.m. Start at Bay Front Hilo – There is a cut-off time of 1:00 p.m.
Aid Station: There will be an aid station with water approximately every 2 miles.
Gatorade will be provided at least every other aid station.
Energy gels will be provided at about every 3rd aid station upon request
Cola will be at the start/finish area and also just before mile 24.
Restrooms or port-a-potties will be at the start/finish and approximately every 4 miles along the course.
Half Marathon
6:15 .a.m. Start at Bay Front Hilo – There is a cut-off time of 1:00 p.m.
Please note that the half marathon does a short loop (0.6 mile loop) back to the start before heading out of Hilo.
Aid Station: There will be an aid station with water approximately every 2 miles.
Gatorade will be provided at least every other aid station.
Energy gels will be provided at about every 3rd aid station upon request
Restrooms or port-a-potties will be at the start/finish and approximately every 4 miles along the course.
5 K
6:30 a.m. Start at Bay Front Hilo
There is an aid station with water and a bathroom at Reeds Bay just after mile 1.
2 Mile Fun Walk
7:00 a.m. Start at Bay Front Hilo – This is a non-timed event.
Awards Ceremony
8:30 a.m. 5k Awards
10:30 a.m. Half Marathon Awards
12:00 p.m. Marathon Awards
Awards Breakdowns Male & Female
1st, 2nd, 3rd Overall Marathon, Half Marathon & 5 k
Marathon &
Half Marathon 5 k
0-14 0-9
15-19 10-14
20-24 15-19
25-29 20-24
30-34 25-29
35-39 30-34
40-44 35-39
45-49 40-44
50-54 45-49
55-59 50-54
60-64 55-59
65-69 60-64
70- and up 65-69
70-74
75-over
Important Information
Switching race categories can be done prior to race day by going to Chrono Track registration website https://register.chronotrack.com/r/13502 and paying the $5.00 fee plus the additional cost of the race if switching to a more expensive race. There will be no refund for switching to a lesser price race.
Bandits are not permitted. You must be properly registered to be on the race course. Runners are required to wear a bib number on the front as well as a timing chip on their shoe (2 mile walkers not included).
Timing Mats and Violations: There will be timing mats at all of the turn-a-rounds along with marshals to ensure all runners complete the entire course. Radio officials and course marshals along the course will report any violations to the race director for disqualification. If you see anyone cheating, please report this information to the officials on the course.
*** Please be mindful of oncoming runners throughout the course ***
*** Please Note - we are not responsible for items left at the start or on the course.