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Go Big 260
Hilo lighthouse loop. Two hundred sixty miles of Big Island pavement. Eighteen thousand feet each way. Ninety-six hours. Sixty-five miles per day minimum or you are done.
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- High11,420 ft
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The cruxDay three when 65 miles per 24 hours catches up
Course DNA
The Course
Coastal Hilo loop on 100 percent runnable pavement. Just under 18,000 feet gain and 18,000 loss. Starts and finishes at Kaipalaoa Landing Lighthouse. Separate from the Volcano to Kona 100-mile route. Rolling hills around the island perimeter.
The Work
Multi-day road ultra with daily mileage minimum. Sixty-five miles per 24 hours required. Prior 100-mile or multi-day stage race experience recommended. Sleep strategy in crew plan.
Kit
Road shoes plus backup pair. Full island crew with multiple drop locations. Many sections lack food or water access. Plan every refill.
Race Day
Ninety-six hour cutoff from individual start time. 5:00 am Hilo start for 260. December 31 New Year's race. Self-supported aid between crew stops.
Results
Go Big 260 finish lines.
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