A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post and Auxiliary 3830, Pahoa, in proud partnership with Hawai'i County Parks & Recreation, invites the entire community to participate in the 14th Annual Hilo Bay Veterans Independence Day Run, Walk, and Roll, held in conjunction with the Freedom 250 celebration.
The run is an inclusive 5K Run, Walk, and Roll honoring those who served our nation while raising awareness of the challenges faced daily by our ill and injured veterans. This is more than a race - it's a community celebration of service, unity, and patriotism.
✔ In-person participation
✔ Virtual participation from anywhere
As our nation commemorates 250 years of Independence, we gather to honor freedom, liberty, and the veterans who made it possible. Every step taken supports veteran awareness and strengthens our commitment to never forget their sacrifices.
Everyone Is Welcome
This event is open to all ages and abilities, including wheelchair users, disabled veterans, families, and community members. Whether you run, walk, roll, or cheer from the sidelines--you belong here.
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Running
A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Run
Make sure to come down and pick up your packet or register the DAY BEFORE THE RACE, on July 3rd. We'll be set up on Banyan Drive from 11am to 3pm. Look for our tent...you can't miss us! ***ANY REGISTRATIONS ON THE DAY OF THE RACE WILL BE AN EXTRA FEE AND MAY NOT BE TIMED***
A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Donations and Support
Make sure to come down and pick up your packet or register the DAY BEFORE THE RACE, on July 3rd. We'll be set up on Banyan Drive from 11am to 3pm. Look for our tent...you can't miss us! ***ANY REGISTRATIONS ON THE DAY OF THE RACE WILL BE AN EXTRA FEE AND MAY NOT BE TIMED***
A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Virtual Race
If you're in town come down and pick up your packet or register the DAY BEFORE THE RACE, on July 3rd. We'll be set up on Banyan Drive from 11 am to 3pm. Look for our tent...you can't miss us! For out-of-towners, make sure we have your mailing address and we will mail your shirt! Thanks for your support! ***ANY REGISTRATIONS ON THE DAY OF THE RACE WILL BE AN EXTRA FEE AND MAY NOT BE TIMED***
Walking
A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Walk
Make sure to come down and pick up your packet or register the DAY BEFORE THE RACE, on July 3rd. We'll be set up on Banyan Drive from 11am to 3pm. Look for our tent...you can't miss us! ***ANY REGISTRATIONS ON THE DAY OF THE RACE WILL BE AN EXTRA FEE AND MAY NOT BE TIMED***
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Hilo, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:46 AM and sets at 7:03 PM local time (HST) in Hilo on July 4, 2026 — 13h 17m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Run/Walk
A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Virtual Race · 5 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Courtney Foster | 28:07 | 9:03 /mi |
| 2 | Lux Foster | 28:07 | 9:03 /mi |
| 3 | Sophie Cather | 28:39 | 9:13 /mi |
| 4 | Robin Kloda | 51:01 | 16:25 /mi |
| 5 | John Quemada | 51:01 | 16:25 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Hilo events
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