Fairmont Orchid's 9th Annual Turkey Trot 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 AM start (Honolulu)
- Location
- Kamuela, Hawaii
- 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
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Nov 21, 20266:30 AM | $50 | – |
| Keiki Dash | Other | Nov 21, 20269:00 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
- 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