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.
Join fellow runners on July 4, 2024 for the A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Run/Walk. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Hilo.
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Running
A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Run
Make sure to come down and register the DAY BEFORE THE RACE, on July 3rd, 2024. We'll be set up on Banyan Drive from 7am to 3pm. Look for our tent...you can't miss us! ***THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. YOU MUCH REGISTER THE DAY BEFORE***
A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Donations and Support
A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Virtual Race
Walking
A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Walk
Make sure to come down and register the DAY BEFORE THE RACE, on July 3rd, 2024. We'll be set up on Banyan Drive from 7am to 3pm. Look for our tent...you can't miss us! ***THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED ON THE DAY OF THE RACE. YOU MUCH REGISTER THE DAY BEFORE***
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Hilo in 2024, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Hilo
A Salute to Our Veterans Hilo Bay 5K Run/Walk takes place in Hilo, Hawaii, United States. The local timezone is Pacific/Honolulu.
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