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Fairmont Orchid's 9th Annual Turkey Trot 2026

Date
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Start time
6:30 AM start (Honolulu)
Entry fee
From Free
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K Run5KNov 21, 20266:30 AM$50–
Keiki DashOtherNov 21, 20269:00 AMFree–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K Run: $50 until Nov 20.
  • Keiki Dash: Free until Nov 20.

Online registration closes Nov 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 5K in Hawaii, which costs $35 right now.

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 5K Run starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 2,100 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela, HI 96743

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 21 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 61°F and hot years reach 80°F.

Based on 85 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
1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela, HI 96743Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 2,100 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, Other
Editions
2026 (Nov 21, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Fairmont Orchid's 9th Annual Turkey Trot?
Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Hawaii?
At $50, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 5K in Hawaii, which costs $35 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
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, Other.
Where does it start?
1 North Kaniku Drive, Kamuela, HI 96743.

From the organizers

Come trot with us and support the local community! All registration fees and donations will go to Hawai’i Island’s food

bank, The Food Basket.

Grand prize opportunity of a one-night stay at Fairmont Orchid for participants

Complimentary refreshments & cocktails