Ultra Running Hub Hilo, HI, United States · Thursday, December 31, 2026
Go Big 260 Mile Race
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (260mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 482 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 260mi | 1 | Jono Zapf · 92:07:00 | — |
| 2023 | 260mi | 1 | Steve Schaffer · 91:02:15 | — |
| 2022 | 260mi | 2 | Lu-Min Zheng · 95:26:30 | — |
| 2021 | 260mi | 4 | John Wright · 74:52:31 | — |
| 2020 | 260mi | 2 | Justin Young · 75:52:15 | — |
The field has held steady: 1 in 2023, 1 in 2024. 0% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (260mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 418 km of trail with 5,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 418 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 418 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 418 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 96 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 418 km races than fitness does.
Overview
Starting and ending in Hilo, HI, the Go Big 260 Mile Race pairs a massive 418-kilometer distance with a relatively gentle 13.2 meters of climb per kilometer, totaling 5500 meters of elevation gain across coastal terrain. Despite the moderate profile, the clock leaves limited room for rest. A 96-hour limit requires maintaining a pace under 13.8 minutes per kilometer—a cut-off tighter than 61% of 200mi+ peers and more generous than 39%.
The event stands as one of the most solitary challenges in its category. With a field smaller than 86% of 200mi+ races and bigger than 0%, participants face multi-day pacing with virtually no company on the trail, reflected in the 2024 edition seeing just 1 finisher across 5 editions since 2020. Organised by Hawaii Mountain Running, the journey begins on December 31, 2026.
Similar races
Other 200 mi + trail ultras, closest in distance first.