6 running events in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii

February 28, 2026 - Waikaumalo –4 Mile and 7Mile - Fun Run, Free to members, $10 Donation for non-members, refreshments. timing.

Come join us for a fun walk/run of either 4 miles or 7 miles starting at Waikaumalo Park, located next to Waikaumalo Stream in Ninole, North of Hilo. We start at the park and walk/run along the beautiful scenic Old Mamalahoa Hwy and come back. Great for Training or just to enjoy the scenery.

• February 28, 2026. Start 7:30 am sharp, event ends 9:30 am.

** Timing, snacks and water provided.

*** Free to BIRR members (the $10 registration fee will drop off at the end if you are a member).

****$10 donation for non-members please.

We are excited to announce our FinFit Life 5K Fitness Challenge in the Big Island, HI. Everyone is invited to attend our run, walk, crawl with proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Project Fire Buddies.

Location: Hapuna Beach State Park Recreation Area, Old Puako Rd., Kamuela, Hawaii 96743

**Check in at Large Picnic Pavilion next to lifeguard station at 8:15am

Time: 8:15AM - 12PM

Point of contact: Jeremy & Dee Sasaki - 808-936-5978 - [email protected]

Puna Hongwanji Keiki Fun Run

Please join us for a 400 meter-ish Keiki fun run to kick off the Children’s Day festivities at Puna Hongwanji. Open to all ages and all speeds (running or walking).

Free for all participants.

~400 meter Keiki Fun Run at the Puna Hongwanji Children’s Day

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Start at 10:00 am

Starting line and finish will be by the Bodhi Tree.

Please sign up using the link provided:)

Join Big Island Road Runners on Saturday June 13, 2026 starting at 7:00 am for the Holo Kahakai Fun Run.

We will mark out 3 distances- 5k, 10k and ½ marathon. This event starts at the ocean front Kahakai Park in Pahoa. You will run/walk through the dappled sunlight under the canopy of old growth mango and lauhala trees along scenic Old Govt Beach Rd! Those running the ½ marathon will run to HWY 132 then up the Hwy about 1 mile before turning around and coming back the same way.

Meet at Kahakai Park in Pahoa – Run starts at 7:00 AM sharp. Event ends at 10:30 AM.

Directions: From HWY 130 take Kahakai Blvd which is just past the Pahoa Roundabout. Follow to the very end where you will run into the park.

Self-serve Aid Stations will be provided but bring your own hydration in case it is hot😊

Water and Snacks at the end.

Free to BIRR members, $10 donation for non-members.

If you are a BIRR Member the $10 donation will be dropped from your registration.