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    Hawaii Boston Qualifying Races

    6 total races
    Top BQ rate: Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon (41.7%)

    Part of the Pacific region

    Upcoming races

    Next 4 races with dates still ahead of us

    Kona Marathon

    Kailua-Kona, HI
    Emerging BQ
    June 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    78–95°F
    Rolling Hills

    Honolulu Marathon

    Honolulu, HI
    Emerging BQ
    December 13, 2026
    Very Large (10,000 - 25,000)
    55–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    Hawaii Bird Conservation Marathon

    Hilo, HI
    High BQ
    December 20, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–65°F
    Downhill

    Big Island International Marathon

    Hilo, HI
    Emerging BQ
    March 14, 2027
    Small (<500)
    65–80°F
    Rolling Hills

    All Hawaii races

    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in Hawaii

    Maui Oceanfront Marathon

    Maui, HI
    Emerging BQ
    January 18, 2026
    Small (<500)
    55–65°F
    Mostly Flat

    Maui Marathon

    Kahului, HI
    Emerging BQ
    April 19, 2026
    Small (<500)
    65–80°F
    Mostly Flat

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