Hawaii · Marathon · Half · Quarter (6.55 mi)
Kona Marathon
Kona Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, Quarter (6.55 mi) and 5K event held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Kailua-Kona, HI
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, Quarter (6.55 mi), 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills with significant climbs
- Registration
- konamarathon.com
About the Kona Marathon
A multi-distance Fourth of July event on the Big Island's Kona coast offering everything from a 5K to a hilly full marathon, drawing on the order of 1,500 participants across its races.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Boston Marathon qualifier; long-running Big Island event (28th annual, UCC Coffee title sponsor) with multiple distances
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Kona Marathon: common questions
- When is the Kona Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Kona Marathon held?
- In Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
- What distances does the Kona Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half, Quarter (6.55 mi) and 5K.
- How many people run the Kona Marathon?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Kona Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at konamarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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