Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon
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Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon
The Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon is a marathon event held in Hilo on the island of Hawai‘i (Big Island). The race is presented as a downhill marathon course and is listed as a Boston Marathon qualifier (BQ) and as a qualifying race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Championships. The event is scheduled for Sunday, December 20, 2026.
The event includes activities and materials that support bird conservation. Proceeds and donations are directed to organizations such as the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center Discovery Forest and the Hawaii Forest Institute. The race features a conservation focus, with the 2025 featured bird identified as the Nēnē. Photo services and race media have been provided with portions of proceeds dedicated to bird conservation efforts.
Logistical information available for past editions includes published live results, race photos, and video highlights. Registration for the 2026 edition opens on June 14, 2026. The course is located near Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a local bird sanctuary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
