BIRR Hilo to Volcano 50K
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Event overview
The BIRR Hilo to Volcano 50K Run/Walk/Relay is scheduled for January 10, 2026 in Hilo, HI. The event runs from Banyan Drive to Volcano and finishes at the Cooper Center in Volcano. The event includes four competition types: 50K Solo, 50K Relay, 50K Relay Family, and 50K Relay Student.
Course and logistics
The course is described as a 31-mile route with approximately 4,000 feet of elevation gain. The route uses the shoulders on Highway 11. Relay teams change runners every 2 miles at the even mile markers. There are no aid stations along the course, and participants are asked to carry their own water and nourishment. A light lunch, snacks, drinks and medals are provided at the finish.
Packet pickup is at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel the day before the race, January 9, 2026, and also on race morning. Entry fees are listed for each event and increase after December 27, 2025. Prize categories include top overall finishers and age-group awards for solo runners, plus awards for relay categories by age and team type. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.