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Kona Marathon Information
Overview of the Kona Marathon
and Family Fun Runs
Founded in 1994, the Kona Marathon and Family Fun Runs has quickly grown into West Hawaii's premiere road race offering all four traditional road racing distances: Marathon, 1/2 Marthon, 10K & 5K.
WHO: An estimated 2,000 runners of all ages and abilities will be competing for prize money, participating for health and enjoyment, and raising money for charity.
WHERE: Start and Finish at the Outrigger Keauhou Beach Resort just south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. The course follows the run portion of the 'Ironman Triathlon'.
Pick your Distance!
The Kona Marathon and Family Fun Runs offers all four of the traditional road racing distances to choose from: Marathon, (26.2 miles), 1/2 Marathon, (13.1 miles), 10 Kilometer, and 5 Kilometer. All distances are open to runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes of all ages and abilities.
Who could ask for a better place to run?
The Kona Coast is well known as the ultimate vacation destination in Hawaii. The 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K courses run along scenic Alii Drive on the shoreline of the Kona Coast offering beautiful views of the ocean and lush hawaiian rain forests. The Marathon course extends into the unique black lava landscape of the Big Island of Hawaii. Truly, a run you will never forget.
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