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Kailua-Kona, HI
Saturday, July 4, 2026
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Race Dates
2027: TBDCourse Information
Profile: Rolling HillsRace Day Weather
Mean Temp.: 77°F (25°C)PR Score & Course Score
PR Score: 93.78Race Size
2026: 119 FinishersBQ Percentages
2026: 4.2%Miscellaneous Information
Pace Groups?: No
Race Day Temperatures |
High: 81°F (27°C) |
Race Start Conditions |
73°F (23°C) |
PR Score |
93.11 |
Course Score |
98.4 |
The Kona Marathon was the 332nd largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.
In 2026, 4.2% of Kona Marathon finishers have achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times. In 2025, 0.8% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon.
Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Kona Marathon ranked 439th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025 and currently ranks 211th so far in 2026. In Hawaii, it ranked 6th in 2025 and 3rd so far in 2026. These rankings provide a useful benchmark for comparing the Kona Marathon with other Boston Marathon qualifying races.
The Kona Marathon has a Course Score of 98.73, ranking it as the 271st fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 4th fastest marathon course in Hawaii.
Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Kona Marathon a PR Score of 93.78. The PR Score ranks the Kona Marathon as the 438th best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 5th best marathon for a PR in Hawaii.
Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Kona Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Hawaii for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.
Max Elevation: 87 feet (26m)
Min Elevation: 24 feet (7m)
Elevation Gain: 589 feet (179m)
Elevation Loss: 589 feet (179m)
Course updated 06/25/2026
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