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Hawaii > Big Island International Marathon, Half
Marathon & 3.1-Mile Run/Walk
Hilo, HI
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Date
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Event
Details
The lush, verdant, tree-lined hills and brilliant blue waters along the
coastline of Onomea Bay and Hilo Bay form the beautifully scenic
backdrop for Hawaii's Big Island International Marathon, Half Marathon
& 3.1-Mile Run/Walk, which hosted its first-ever 13.1-mile
race at its spring 2009 running (in previous years, the event's
middle-distance race was a 10.8-mile run). Run through the
paradise-like hills along the highway overlooking the bays that open
out into the vast open waters of the Pacific Ocean, this race features
some of the most beautiful natural scenery runners are likely to
encounter at any major race anywhere in the world.
Nearly 680 runners crossed the finish line in all three races combined
at the event's spring 2008 running, which featured its starting line in
the town of Pepeekeo, which lies just over 10 miles north of Hilo along
the coast of Onomea Bay. From there, runners follow the full marathon
course all the way south toward Hilo, running along a combination of a
long and mostly downhill stretch along the race's first 10 miles with
stretches through Hilo's city streets and neighborhoods.
The race's first 10 miles -- which features a downhill stretch that
drops roughly 500 feet overall in elevation -- also take runners along
what is known locally
as "the
coast of Old Hawaii," and features the famous scenery for which the
islands are so well known, including runs across old bridges, past
beautiful waterfalls and across lava beaches. The race finish line lies
just outside downtown Hilo, at Wailoa River State Park on the Waiolama
Canal.
Race
Weather & Climate
Nestled along the northeast corner of Hawaii's Big Island, in the
shadow of the nearby volcanoes Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea, the city of
Hilo typically experiences mild to moderately warm weather conditions
virtually year-round, and plentiful rainfall in most months throughout
the year. In March, the city's average monthly temperatures range
between 79°F and 65°F, while rainfall totals average
around 14.35 inches for the month.
Fees
$60 for the half marathon, if registered by February 27, 2010
$70 after Feb. 27
Registration
To reserve your spot in the spring 2010 running of Hilo's Big Island
International Marathon or Half Marathon, register
online at SignMeUp.com or print out
and mail in this downloadable entry form.
Website
www.hilomarathon.org
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