Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon

Hawai’i Bird Conservation Marathon – It’s for the Birds!

Sunday, December 17, 2023 6 am Start

A race to support the endemic birds of Hawai‘i through the Hawai'i Forest Institute Discovery Forest in Volcano, HI

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USA Track & Field Certified Course - HI17001BK This race is a Boston Qualifier!!!

Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Championships Qualifier for 2024 Championship Race

Sanctioned by USA Track & Field

Designed to be the FASTEST marathon course in Hawai’i and one of the fastest in the world!

Marathon Course: •Restrictions: No Transfers, Cancellations or Rollovers Allowed

Race Time Limit: Runners are expected to finish the race by 12 pm. Water Stops will be closed based on a 6 hour marathon pace and runners slower than 15 min per mile pace will be required to be self-sufficient

Start: 6:00 am in front of the Volcano Golf Course 99-1621 Pi‘imauna Dr, Volcano, HI 96718

Note - Headlamp or flashlight are REQUIRED for ALL RUNNERS until civil twilight (6:25 am) and it is RECOMMENDED to wear bright colored clothing to be visible.

Finish: On road outside Boy Scouts Aloha Council, 580 Stainback Hwy Hilo, HI 96720