Kona Marathon

🌺✈️ Every mile to Kona is worth the journey.

For runners, the Kona Marathon is more than a race—it's an adventure. It's early morning flights, island sunsets, unforgettable memories, and crossing a finish line in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. 🌴🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We're incredibly grateful to Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines for helping make those journeys possible.

Your partnership helps bring athletes, families, friends, and fans together from across the globe to experience the magic of Kona and the aloha spirit that makes this race so special. ❤️

Because of your support, countless runners have been able to chase a dream, create lifelong memories, and discover why so many fall in love with the Big Island.

Mahalo for helping connect our island with the world and for being such an important part of the Kona Marathon ʻohana. 🌺🤙

We can't wait to welcome everyone back next year! Until then... safe travels and mahalo for flying with us on this incredible journey. ✈️🌊☀️

🌴☕ Some partnerships just belong together.

The UCC Coffee Kona Marathon celebrates everything that makes this island special... breathtaking scenery, an incredible community, and of course, world-famous Kona coffee.

That's why we're so proud to have UCC Coffee as our Title Sponsor.

Whether you're crossing the finish line, exploring the coffee farm, roasting your own beans, or simply enjoying a fresh cup overlooking the Kona coast, UCC gives visitors an authentic taste of what makes Hawaiʻi so unforgettable.

Mahalo to the entire UCC team for helping create an experience that extends far beyond race day. Your passion for Kona and your support of our running community help make this event something truly special. ❤️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️☕

If you're visiting the Big Island, be sure to stop by the UCC Hawaii Coffee Estate and experience it for yourself. We promise you won't regret it. 🌺🌿

Mahalo for helping us share the spirit of Kona with runners from around the world.

✨ The finish line may be behind us, but we're still smiling from an unforgettable Fourth of July in Kona. 🌺🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️❤️

Every photo tells a story... determination, celebration, friendship, and the aloha spirit that makes the UCC Coffee Kona Marathon so special. Whether you chased a PR, crossed your first finish line, or simply soaked in the incredible atmosphere, YOU helped make the 2026 race one to remember. 🌊☀️🏅

Mahalo to every participant who traveled from near and far to celebrate with us, and to our amazing volunteers, sponsors, and community partners who made it all possible. 🤙💙

Keep sharing your favorite race memories and photos—we love seeing Kona Marathon through your eyes! 📸👇

We're already looking ahead, and we can't wait to do it all again. Stay tuned... our official 2027 race dates will be announced in late June/early July 2027! 🌴🇺🇸

Until next time... mahalo for being part of our Kona Marathon ʻohana. ❤️

☕🌺 From the coffee trees of Kona... to the starting line... to the finish chute. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️❤️

None of it happens without UCC Coffee.

As our Title Sponsor, UCC does so much more than put its name on the event. They help make the entire Kona Marathon experience possible while celebrating one of the Big Island's greatest treasures—world-famous Kona coffee. 🌿☕🌋

Their passion for quality, community, and aloha is woven into every mile our runners experience, and we're incredibly grateful for their continued partnership.

To everyone at UCC Coffee, mahalo for believing in this event, supporting our runners, and helping us share the spirit of Kona with athletes from around the world. We can't wait to continue this journey together. ❤️🤝

🌺🤙 MAHALO, Historic Kailua Village! ❤️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The Kona Marathon wouldn't be the same without the heart and soul of Historic Kailua Village.

From the moment runners arrive, they're welcomed by the vibrant shops, incredible restaurants, rich history, and genuine aloha that make this community unlike anywhere else in the world. Race weekend is about more than crossing a finish line—it's about experiencing the people and places that make Kona so unforgettable. 🌴🌊

We're incredibly grateful to Historic Kailua Village for helping create an atmosphere where athletes, families, volunteers, and visitors can come together to celebrate, explore, and make memories that last a lifetime.

Mahalo for your partnership, your hospitality, and for helping showcase the very best of Kona to thousands of runners from around the world. ❤️

Your community is the backdrop for countless personal victories, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable race weekend moments—and we're honored to celebrate them together.

Here's to many more years of welcoming the world to beautiful Kailua Village! 🌺🏅

☕️🌺 Mahalo to our incredible Title Sponsor, UCC Coffee! 🌺☕️

Every unforgettable mile of the UCC Kona Marathon is fueled by partners who believe in this event as much as we do—and no one embodies that spirit more than UCC Coffee. ❤️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

From supporting our runners and volunteers to helping showcase Kona's world-famous coffee heritage, UCC's partnership has been at the heart of race weekend from the very beginning. Their commitment helps create an experience that runners from around the world look forward to every year. 🌴✨

To everyone at UCC Coffee: Mahalo for your continued support, your friendship, and your passion for our community. We couldn't do it without you, and we're honored to have you leading the way as our Title Sponsor. 🤝☕🌺

Here's to many more miles together! ❤️

☕❤️ MAHALO, UCC Coffee! 🌺🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Every unforgettable Kona Marathon starts with a dream—but it's made possible by partners who believe in that dream.

As our Title Sponsor, UCC Coffee has been at the heart of the Kona Marathon, helping create an experience that runners from around the world will never forget.

From welcoming visitors to the UCC Hawaii Coffee Estate, to celebrating every finish-line achievement, your commitment to excellence, community, and the spirit of Kona shines through in everything you do. 🌴☕

Because of your partnership, thousands of athletes and their families have experienced not only an incredible race, but also the world-famous hospitality and culture that make the Big Island so special.

Mahalo for believing in the Kona Marathon, investing in our community, and helping us continue a tradition that brings people together from across the globe. ❤️

Here's to every mile, every finish line, every cup of coffee... and every moment we've shared together.

Mahalo, UCC Coffee. We couldn't do it without you. 🤙☕🌺

🌊🌺 MAHALO, Royal Kona Resort! ❤️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

The Kona Marathon is more than a race—it's an experience. And Royal Kona Resort has been an incredible part of that experience for so many of our runners, families, volunteers, and visitors.

From breathtaking oceanfront views and unforgettable Hawaiian sunsets to warm hospitality and true aloha, Royal Kona Resort gives our participants a place to relax, recharge, and soak in everything that makes Kona so special. 🌅🌴

Whether you're celebrating a personal best, preparing for race morning, or simply enjoying the beauty of the Big Island, Royal Kona Resort has helped create memories that last long after the finish line.

Mahalo for your partnership, your hospitality, and for helping make the Kona Marathon such a special event year after year. 🤙💙

We can't wait to create even more unforgettable race weekend memories together in 2027! 🏅🌺

🌺🏃‍♀️ Mahalo to every runner, walker, volunteer, sponsor, spectator, and supporter who made the 2026 UCC Coffee Kona Marathon such an unforgettable celebration! ❤️☕🌴

From the first steps at sunrise to the final finish-line smiles, you brought incredible energy, determination, and aloha to Kailua-Kona. Every mile, every cheer, and every finish made this year's event one we'll never forget. 🌊🌺🏅

We can't thank you enough for being part of our Kona Marathon ʻohana. 💙

Now the countdown begins... 👀📅 We're already looking ahead to 2027! Be sure to follow our page, because we'll be announcing the official 2027 race dates in late June/early July 2027. We can't wait to welcome you back to the Big Island for another unforgettable Fourth of July race weekend! 🇺🇸🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🌴

Until then... mahalo, travel safely, and keep running! 🤙❤️