The high humidity and race day temperatures will make PRs and BQs challenging for those not well acclimated to the Kona weather.
The Kona Marathon course is an out and back along the coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The course has rolling hills, but never exceeds 130 feet above sea level with gentle climbs and drops.
See what splits you need to run for hundreds of different marathons - adjusted for the specific terrain of each marathon, your goal time and pacing strategies.
Course is a lot tougher now, starting in 2015. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/830192421
Ran out of "Gatorade" last 2 water stops. Not good for severe leg cramping since mile 20. had plenty of ice at every water stop. Plenty of water stops, about every mile. No shade miles 10 through 23, run on highway through lava fields.
Course is a lot tougher now, starting in 2015. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/830192421
Ran out of "Gatorade" last 2 water stops. Not good for severe leg cramping since mile 20. had plenty of ice at every water stop. Plenty of water stops, about every mile. No shade miles 10 through 23, run on highway through lava fields.
