BIRR Hilo Bay 5k and 10k
- Date
- September 5, 2026
- Distance
- BIRR Hilo Bay 5K · BIRR Hilo Bay 10K · BIRR Hilo Bay 5K Students, and Military & more
From the Organizer
BIG ISLAND ROAD RUNNERS HILO BAY 5K/10K RUN WALK
Join us on Saturday, September 5th, 2026. Race will start at 7:30 am at Reeds Bay on Banyan Drive in Hilo and finish back at the same place.
*Course Map to follow:)
**Tee-shirts and medals for all finishers. Awards for overall finishers and age group finishers.
***Aid stations and snacks provide.
****Online registration closes on September 3th at 1PM. Big Island Road Runners (BIRR) members receive a $5.00 discount at registration. Student/Military Discount pricing available:)
*****Packet pickup and late registration will be at Lili'uokalani Park/Coconut Island area on September 4th, 2026 between 3:30 pm and 5:30 pm. There will be late registration and packet pick-up on race day up until 7:00 am.
Come Join the FUN!!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
70°
Chance of Rain
81%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hilo Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hilo, HI
Elevation
149 ft
Nearest Airport
ITO
Hilo International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
KOA
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole · 62 mi
Time Zone
Hawaii-Aleutian Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at BIRR Hilo Bay 5k and 10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- BIRR Hilo Bay 5k and 10k
- Date
- September 5, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the BIRR Hilo Bay 5k and 10k?
- BIRR Hilo Bay 5k and 10k is a running race held in Hilo, Hawaii on September 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the BIRR Hilo Bay 5k and 10k?
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Hilo, Hawaii at BANYAN DRIVE, Reed's Bay, Hilo, HI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the BIRR Hilo Bay 5k and 10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
BIRR Hilo Bay 5k and 10k
Sep 5, 2026