KONA MARATHON

April 1, 2025

27th ANNUAL UCC COFFEE KONA MARATHON SLATED FOR JUNE 21, 2025

Kona, Hawaii – Excitement is brewing as the 27th Annual UCC Coffee Kona Marathon is debuting a new race course along picturesque Alii Drive this June.

The iconic marathon will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2025 with a new headquarters hotel too—Royal Kona Resort and Spa, located in Historic Kailua Village.

The 2025 Kona Marathon races will include the marathon (26.2 miles), Kona Half Marathon (13.1 miles), Kona Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) and Kona 5K (3.1 miles) race.

A Health & Fitness Fair is planned leading up to the marathon.

New Race Course and Finish Line

The 2025 UCC COFFEE KONA MARATHON travels through the heart of Historic Kailua Village and back along scenic Alii Drive.  This racecourse will enjoy flats as well as a few rolling hills along the route.

The Marathon starts at 5:30 am, Half Marathon at 6:00 am, 5K at 6:45 am and the Quarter Marathon at 7:00 am.

The course is both runner and walker friendly with a slew of aid stations. Aid stations will be located every 1 to 1.5 miles. Water, electrolytes, and ice will be at the aid stations with energy shots and energy bars for the marathon and half marathon participants at select aid stations.

UCC COFFEE KONA MARATHON

The Marathon begins at the Royal Kona Resort on Ali’i Drive and heads north toward the Kailua Pier in the makai (oceanside) lane.  Once runners reach the pier and up toward Kuakini Highway, the course proceeds left (north) on Kuakini, passing the Kona Community Aquatics Center and moving toward the end of the Old Airport Park (Makaeo). Runners will then turn around and return to the Royal Kona Resort along the same course.

At the Royal Kona Resort, marathoners will continue south on Ali’i Drive toward Keauhou and the Keauhou Shopping Center. Just prior to the shopping center, runners will turn around and head north again toward the Kona Pier.  Runners will turn at the pier and complete their first loop by returning south again toward the Royal Kona Resort.  This loop, which starts and finishes in front of the Royal Kona Resort on Ali’I Drive will be completed twice before finishing at the Royal Kona Resort Finish Line.

The Marathon racecourse will close after 7 hours.

UCC COFFEE KONA HALF MARATHON

The Half Marathon begins at the Royal Kona Resort on Ali’i Drive and heads north toward the Kailua Pier in the makai (oceanside) lane.  Once runners reach the pier and head up towards Kuakini Highway. The course proceeds left (north) on Kuakini passing the Kona Community Aquatics Center and towards the end of the Old Airport Park (Makaeo). Runners will turn around and return to the Royal Kona Resort along the same course.

At the Royal Kona Resort runners will proceed South on Ali’I Drive until making their turn around near Kahalu’u Beach Park.  Upon returning North on Ali’i Drive runners will finish at the Royal Kona Resort.

UCC COFFEE KONA QUARTER MARATHON

The Quarter Marathon begins at the Royal Kona Resort on Ali’i Drive and heads north toward the Kailua Pier in the makai (oceanside) lane.  Once runners reach the pier they will continue up towards Kuakini Highway. The course proceeds left (north) on Kuakini passing the Kona Community Aquatics Center and toward the Old Airport Park (Makaeo).  Runners will turn around just prior to entering the Old Airport Park runway area and return to the Royal Kona Resort along the same route in reverse.

At the Royal Kona Resort, athletes will continue south on Ali’I Drive until their specified quarter turnaround sign and will finish proceeding north to the Royal Kona Resort Finish Line.

UCC COFFEE KONA 5K

The 5K begins at the Royal Kona Resort on Ali’i Drive and heads North towards the Kailua Pier in the makai (Oceanside) lane.  Once runners reach the pier they will continue up towards Kuakini Highway. The course proceeds left (north) on Kuakini passing the Kona Community Aquatics Center and toward the Old Airport Park.  Athletes will turn just prior to entering the Old Airport Park runway area and return to the Royal Kona Resort along the same route in reverse. Athletes will return to the Royal Kona Resort and finish under the arch.

*Courses subject to change.

Great Sponsors

UCC Ueshima Coffee Co., Ltd. (UCC Hawaii) has been the race’s title sponsor for over a quarter century and we’re glad that they’re back with us again. When you’re not getting race ready, consider a UCC Estate Tour at the foot of Hualalai. Remember that UCC Hawaii’s 100% Kona Coffee can be shipped anywhere in the world.

Kona Marathon’s other major sponsors include Alaska Airlines and Royal Kona Resort and Spa.

A special mahalo to Kailua Village Business Improvement District for ongoing race support.

New Headquarters Hotel

The Royal Kona Resort and Spa located in Historic Kailua Village is the perfect respite for your entire family.

Book your stay at the Royal Kona Resort and make the most of your Kona Marathon experience. This picturesque resort boasts a prime location along the rugged Kona coastline, providing a serene setting to unwind and prepare for the race. Offering newly renovated, well-appointed guestrooms, along with a range of facilities including a beachfront pool, spa services, and convenient dining options, this resort is the perfect choice for participants seeking comfort and convenience during their marathon journey.

Book Online:  Kona Marathon

For those who prefer calling to make a reservation:

1. Call Ailen at 808-930-3256 (Monday to Friday from 9 – 5:30) or Central Reservation at 800-22-ALOHA or 800-222-5642
2. Please mention the group name, Kona Marathon 27th Annual UCC Coffee

Health and Fitness Fair

The Health and Fitness Fair is free and open to the public from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Friday, June 20 at the Royal Kona Resort.

Packet pickup and late registration will be at the Health and Wellness Fair. Registered participants will need a photo ID to pick up race numbers, timing chip and event bag.

2025 Vendor spaces are available. Email for more information: konamarathoninfo@gmail.com

Rollover Athletes

If you’ve signed up for a previous Kona Marathon that got cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, you can roll over your entry into the 2025 marathon or if your 2025 schedule doesn’t mesh, rollover into 2026.

If neither scenario works, contact us on konamarathoninfo@gmail.com for a full refund.

Long and slow is the way to go. We’ll see you at the start line in June.