B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5k 2026
Thursday, November 26, 2026
7:30 AM HST
Hilo, Hawaii
Free · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join us for the B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5K on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in the beautiful Bay Front Park of Hilo, Hawaii! This annual charity event invites participants to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving by running for a great cause. The race kicks off at 7:30 AM sharp, providing a fantastic opportunity to gather with family, friends, and the local community while giving back.
This year's Turkey Trot is free to enter, but we encourage donations to support the Hilo Food Bank and Malia Puka O Kalani Food Pantry. As a special incentive, the first ten participants who donate $50 or more will receive a $20 gift certificate from KTA! Remember to bring your canned and boxed food items for donation on race day. Plus, don’t miss out on the limited-edition Turkey Trot t-shirts available for purchase, with proceeds helping to keep the event free for everyone. Celebrate gratitude and community spirit with us at this joyous event, and make unforgettable memories in the stunning backdrop of Hawaii!
This year's Turkey Trot is free to enter, but we encourage donations to support the Hilo Food Bank and Malia Puka O Kalani Food Pantry. As a special incentive, the first ten participants who donate $50 or more will receive a $20 gift certificate from KTA! Remember to bring your canned and boxed food items for donation on race day. Plus, don’t miss out on the limited-edition Turkey Trot t-shirts available for purchase, with proceeds helping to keep the event free for everyone. Celebrate gratitude and community spirit with us at this joyous event, and make unforgettable memories in the stunning backdrop of Hawaii!
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Organiser's description
ALOHA. JOIN US FOR BIG ISLAND ROAD RUNNERS' ANNUAL CHARITY TURKEY TROT ON NOVEMBER 26, 2026 AT OUR NEW LOCATION - BAY FRONT PARK.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT WHERE WE ARE REQUESTING, IN THE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING, DONATIONS. ANY MONETARY DONATION WILL BE GIVEN TO HILO FOOD BANK, AND ALL FOOD DONATIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO MALIA PUKA O KALANI FOOD PANTRY.
KTA HAS GENEROUSLY GIVEN US TEN $20 GIFT CERTIFICATES TO GO TO THE FIRST 10 PEOPLE WHO DONATE $50 OR MORE. YOU CAN DO THIS WHEN YOU GET TO THE DONATION SECTION IN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
ALL FOOD DONATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. PLEASE DONATE CANNED AND BOXED ITEMS THAT ARE SEALED.
THIS RACE WILL BEGIN AT 7:30 AM SHARP AT BAY FRONT PARK. SAME ROUTE JUST NEW START AND FINISH AREA:)
THERE WILL BE EARLY BIB # PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY NOV 25TH BETWEEN 3:30-5:30 AT BAYFRONT PARK.
IF PICKING UP THE DAY OF THE RACE -- COME EARLY TO PICK UP YOUR BIB NUMBER:)
A LIMITED NUMBER OF TURKEY TROT T-SHIRTS WILL BE FOR SALE BOTH WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. YOUR PURCHASE OF A T-SHIRT WILL HELP TO KEEP THIS A FREE EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY:)
_THIS IS A FUN RUN TO CELEBRATE AND BE GRATEFUL FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COMMUNITY, AND OUR GREAT FORTUNE TO LIVE HERE IN HAWAII._
_SEE YOU THERE:)_
THIS IS A FREE EVENT WHERE WE ARE REQUESTING, IN THE SPIRIT OF THANKSGIVING, DONATIONS. ANY MONETARY DONATION WILL BE GIVEN TO HILO FOOD BANK, AND ALL FOOD DONATIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO MALIA PUKA O KALANI FOOD PANTRY.
KTA HAS GENEROUSLY GIVEN US TEN $20 GIFT CERTIFICATES TO GO TO THE FIRST 10 PEOPLE WHO DONATE $50 OR MORE. YOU CAN DO THIS WHEN YOU GET TO THE DONATION SECTION IN THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
ALL FOOD DONATIONS WILL BE COLLECTED ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. PLEASE DONATE CANNED AND BOXED ITEMS THAT ARE SEALED.
THIS RACE WILL BEGIN AT 7:30 AM SHARP AT BAY FRONT PARK. SAME ROUTE JUST NEW START AND FINISH AREA:)
THERE WILL BE EARLY BIB # PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY NOV 25TH BETWEEN 3:30-5:30 AT BAYFRONT PARK.
IF PICKING UP THE DAY OF THE RACE -- COME EARLY TO PICK UP YOUR BIB NUMBER:)
A LIMITED NUMBER OF TURKEY TROT T-SHIRTS WILL BE FOR SALE BOTH WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. YOUR PURCHASE OF A T-SHIRT WILL HELP TO KEEP THIS A FREE EVENT FOR THE COMMUNITY:)
_THIS IS A FUN RUN TO CELEBRATE AND BE GRATEFUL FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COMMUNITY, AND OUR GREAT FORTUNE TO LIVE HERE IN HAWAII._
_SEE YOU THERE:)_
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Location
Liliokalani Park/Coconut Island area, Hilo, 96720, HI, United States
B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5k 2026
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