
Hilo Bay Jingle Bell 5k is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Hilo, HI, with an entry fee of $35.
The course will be staged near the Puna Canoe club at Hilo Bay. Start, Finish and pancake breakfast to follow will be in the block of street behind Puna Canoe club.
The course will start at the staging area, Take you towards Keaukaha along Lili’uokalani Gardens, turning around across the Mazda/Subaru car dealership and back to staging area.
Early packet pick up is encouraged and will be at Puna canoe club on Friday, December 18 from 3 to 5 PM
Race day packet pick up starts at 6:30 AM Saturday morning Race starts at 7:30 AM and pancake breakfast follows your finish. The ladies of the Puna Canoe will be volunteering with this event as an off-season fundraiser event for the long distance program. So if you see a paddler, tell them they better start running!, And if you are a runner maybe consider paddling!,
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 9/19
High
82°
Low
71°
Conditions
Scattered rain showers
Chance of Rain
53%
Wind
2 to 6 mph
City 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
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Hilo Bay Jingle Bell 5k
Sep 19, 2026