10 running events in Hilo, Hawaii

If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across up to 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe!

Bubble-teers will also be there to help make sure you get your share of the frothy goodness. Each one of the Foam Bogs is represented by different colored foam. So what if you should accidentally “taste the whimsey?” They don’t taste as great as they are fun, but not to worry. The foam is 100% safe.

Event details and schedule

Please plan on arriving 30-45 minutes prior to your wave start to give yourself plenty of time to park, get your Bubble RUN™ swag, check in if needed, and to get situated.

Please be prompt for your Heat.

Once your heat has started, (the heat is the time you registered for) small waves will be released every 60-90 seconds. Your physical start time is based on a first come-first serve basis, so naturally you will start earlier if you enter the start chute earlier. The last wave within your heat will go out 30 minutes after your scheduled heat (i.e., if your registered heat is for 8AM, the last wave in your heat will leave at 8:30AM).

Bring some extra cash for parking and SWAG!

After you park, bring some extra cash! You'll want to check out our super sweet Bubble RUN store for t-shirts, tutus, and more!

There may be a parking charge of up to $20 for the event that is handled by the venue. With THOUSANDS of smiles present on race day, please have exact change and please don't cut your time too short before the race starts. Cram as many bubblers (legally) into your car to save some cash money money!

Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for up to 3 Miles of messy mayhem. You and your friends/family can expect to run, walk, crawl, wade, slip, slide, and scream with excitement as Muddy Dash gets you fabulously filthy. We’re consistently striving for innovation and excitement in our obstacles, so there’s always a chance you’ll see something brand new! From the moment you step off of that start line, until you triumphantly cross the finish, we hope you’re prepared to have the time of your life among so many of your new best friends in the Muddy Dash community.

Event details and schedule

Choose your start time and run with your friends and hundreds of others on this obstacle course!

Get more details on our website so you're ready to conquer YOUR Muddy Dash!

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!!

Come Join us for the second Annual Monster Mash Mile Fun Run. Looking to test your speed or just enjoy a morning stroll. Then come join us for our Monster Mash Mile in Downtown Hilo at Wailoa State Park. *** Wear your best costume in celebration of Halloween:)

*Date: October 31, 2026 with a 9:00 am start for the 1 mile event and 9:30 am start for the kid’s shorter distance race.

**Location: Wailoa State Park in Downtown Hilo, Pavilion 2.

***Awards: top 3 male and female mile times. Top 1 of Best Costume male and female. Top 1 of stroller male and female. All kids will receive a prize for the kids race.

****Fees: Free for BIRR members and kids12 years and under (fee will drop off in the registration) / $10 donation for non-members.

***Note the "kids" race for those 12 and under will be a 400 yard event:)

** Snacks and water provided.

• Co-Sponsored with Hilo Run Club

Aloha. Join us for Big Island Road Runners' Annual Charity Turkey Trot on November 26, 2026 at our new location - BAY FRONT PARK.

This is a free event where we are requesting, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, donations. Any monetary donation will be given to Hilo Food Bank, and all food donations will be given to Malia Puka O Kalani food pantry.

KTA has generously given us ten $20 gift certificates to go to the first 10 people who donate $50 or more. You can do this when you get to the donation section in the registration process.

All food donations will be collected on the day of the race. Please donate canned and boxed items that are sealed.

This Race will begin at 7:30 am Sharp at BAY FRONT PARK. Same route just new start and finish area:)

COME EARLY TO PICK UP YOUR BIB NUMBER:)

This is a fun run to celebrate and be grateful for family, friends, community, and our great fortune to live here in Hawaii.

See you there:)