Hawaï Bird Conservation Marathon

Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon is held in Hawi, on the Big Island of Hawaii, on December 20, 2026. The event offers one format, a marathon (26.2 miles), run on trails through lush vegetation in a protected natural setting. It is organized as an eco-conscious race, with proceeds supporting the conservation of local bird species.

A trail marathon is a different proposition from a road one: footing, not pace, sets the rhythm, and your finishing time will say more about the terrain than about your fitness. Build toward it with a 16- to 20-week block that includes a weekly long run on unpaved ground, some hiking-strength work, and practice eating and drinking on the move, since aid is more spread out than in a city marathon. If this would be your first marathon, be ready to run by effort rather than by watch and to walk the steeper sections without treating it as a failure.