Kona Marathon?

[ermindy1133]

Any of my fellow MO’s ever run the Kona Marathon? My baby sister and I are thinking of a vacation in Hawaii, and she wants to run Kona if we decide to go. As a non-runner, I think she’s nuts. But that’s beside the point. So I was wondering if any of you have done this particular marathon and if so, any tips or advice? She marathons year round, so I’m more interested in logistical information. How difficult is it to do the marathon if we stay at Aulani, etc... TIA!

[brp]

Originally Posted by ermindy1133

How difficult is it to do the marathon if we stay at Aulani, etc... TIA!

Inasmuch as Aulani is on Oahu and Kona is on Hawai'i, I think the logistics might prove difficult. Definitely better to be staying locally for any race.

Cheers.

[ermindy1133]

Originally Posted by brp

Inasmuch as Aulani is on Oahu and Kona is on Hawai'i, I think the logistics might prove difficult. Definitely better to be staying locally for any race.

Cheers.

I knew that they were on separate islands. What I wasn’t sure about is how difficult it would be to travel between the islands. But I knew there were some experts here who could help me out. Sounds like a few days at Aulani and a few days on the big island would be a better idea. I think I remember you saying that your wife lived there for a time? Suggestions for a nice place to stay?

[brp]

Originally Posted by ermindy1133

Sounds like a few days at Aulani and a few days on the big island would be a better idea. I think I remember you saying that your wife lived there for a time? Suggestions for a nice place to stay?

mrs. brp lived on Oahu during her Ph.D. And my advice for where to stay on Oahu is any other island.

As for Hawai'i island, we're partial to the Kona side. We stay about 19 miles north of Kona proper, in an area called Waikoloa. We have HGVC timeshare that we use there regularly. Many resorts here as well as some fun restaurants with good happy house.

Kona itself is interesting as well.

We don't know the Hilo side as well.

Cheers.