Novelty course · Hilo, HI
BIRR Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Hilo, Hawaii, with a verified date of January 9, 2027.
ConfirmedFamily friendly
- When
- Sat, Jan 9, 2027
Start 6:00 a.m.
Second Saturday of January - Where
- Hilo Hawaiian Hotel (start) to Cooper Center, Volcano (finish)
Banyan Drive
Hilo, HI 96720 · Hawaii County
Directions - Entry
- Relay entry $50 through Dec 31, 2026; $60 after
Register - Organized by
- Big Island Road Runners
What to expect
2026 Season completed
Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Sat, Jan 10, 2026
2027 Confirmed
Saturday, January 9, 2027
- Sat, Jan 9, 2027
Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.
About the run
Solo runners and relay teams (switching every two miles) follow the Highway 11 shoulder from the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel to the Cooper Center in Volcano. Lunch and medals at the finish; the field is capped at 125.
The run
- Distances
- 50K solo, 50K relay (incl. family and student divisions)
- Season
- Winter
- Swag
- Medal and light lunch at finish
- Field
- Capped at 125 (124 in 2026)
Nearby
Sources
- Official site official
- Registration official
- ATRA listing research
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.