All courses are in wilderness areas in the National Park. They a consist of hardened lava, sand and wooded trails. The National Park is at 4,000 feet. For the marathon course there is a 1,000 foot elevation gain.

According to Volcano Art Center executive director Phyllis Segawa, the 
issue of exploring alternate routes to replace the annual Kilauea Volcano 
Runs in 2009 has been completed and the decision has been made to not 
pursue an alternate site at this time.

No Kilauea Volcano Runs in 2009

According to Volcano Art Center executive director Phyllis Segawa, the issue of exploring alternate routes to replace the annual Kilauea Volcano Runs in 2009 has been completed and the decision has been made to not pursue an alternate site at this time.

The Volcano Art Center and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park announced that 2008 marked the final running of the annual Kilauea Volcano Runs within the park.

008 Marked Final Running of Kilauea Volcano Runs within the Park

Kilauea Volcano Wilderness Runs

Post-Race Review/ Results

Alan Ryan of Laupahoehoe, Hawaii won the redirected Volcano Marathon on the island. He covered the 26.2-mile course in 3 hours, 20 minutes and 55 seconds.
The overall female finisher was Amy Ray-McWhinney of Keaau, with a time of 4 hours, 9 minutes and 29 seconds. Due to heavy volcanic activity the course was altered to avoid new lava flows.

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results