Kona’s Aliʻi Drive route and conflicting old cutoff details
The event is a standalone running marathon with full, half, quarter-marathon and 5K categories. It should not be confused with the IRONMAN triathlon associated with Kona. Match the full-running-marathon entry and course before choosing a training plan or using a date from another event in the same town.
The published 2026 full course heads north toward Kailua Pier and the Old Airport area before returning south along Aliʻi Drive. It includes repeated sections and different turnarounds from the half marathon. Save the next edition’s full-distance map and identify each turnaround rather than following runners whose category may leave the route earlier.
The older timetable gives a 05:30 start and a 13:00 closure, which is seven-and-a-half hours, while nearby text calls the limit seven hours. Another heading incorrectly labels the July 4 timetable as 2025. These inconsistencies need organizer clarification; neither version should be presented as a confirmed future cutoff. Ask for the new checkpoint and station-closure schedule before deciding whether the race suits your expected finish.
The course combines flatter sections with rolling hills, and the early start does not guarantee cool conditions throughout a long race. Prepare familiar clothing and supplies for the actual forecast and confirmed aid arrangement. Avoid rigid advice to drink a particular product for several days before racing; use your established routine and relevant professional guidance where needed. Confirm the new collection location, parking and road restrictions before travel, and give supporters a specific meeting point near the finish. Keep the historical July date separate from any future registration until a new edition is announced.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Wait for the organizer’s announcement before committing to a race-day schedule.