B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5K 2026 2026
- Date
- Thursday, November 26, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Honolulu)
- Location
- Hilo, Hawaii
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5K 2026 | 5K | Nov 26, 20267:30 AM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Nov 24.
Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Hawaii runs 34:56, about 11:15 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:00 and men in 31:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:35 AM, and the B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5K 2026 starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 2,680 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Liliokalani Park/Coconut Island area, Hilo, HI 96720
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 26 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 67% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 70°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Liliokalani Park/Coconut Island area, Hilo, HI 96720Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,680 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 26, 2026), 2025 (Nov 27, 2025), 2024 (Nov 28, 2024), 2023 (Nov 23, 2023), 2022 (Nov 24, 2022), 2021 (Nov 25, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5K 2026?
- Thursday, November 26, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Liliokalani Park/Coconut Island area, Hilo, HI 96720.
From the organizers
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.