When are the Hawaii turkey trots in 2026?

All 2 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5K 2026 (Hilo).

Are there free turkey trots in Hawaii?

Yes: B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5K 2026 (Hilo) is free to enter.

Which Hawaii turkey trots have a 10K or longer?

None of the 2 we list goes past a 10K. 2 are 5Ks.

Which Hawaii turkey trots have a kids' run?

None of the 2 we list has a separate kids' run, though many 5Ks welcome walkers and families.

Do Hawaii turkey trot prices go up before race day?

1 of 2 has a higher price coming. The soonest is VIRR Turkey Trot (Kula), going from $25 to $30 on Oct 31.

How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Honolulu?

At 8 AM it's usually 75°F, feeling like 74°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 71°F in 2022 to 78°F in 2019. It never dropped to freezing at 8 AM.

Hawaii turkey trots 2026

2 races in Hawaii on Thanksgiving morning, the first starts at 7:30 AM, one is free and paid entries start at $25. Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26.

Thanksgiving morning in Honolulu

Usually 75°F at 8 AM, feeling like 74°F

In 18 of the last 20 years it was between 72°F and 77°F at 8 AM. Rain or snow fell at start time in 4 of 20. Typical wind is 17mph.

Coldest

71°F

2022, felt like 68°F

Warmest

78°F

2019, 7mph wind

Last year

74°F

2025, felt like 79°F

8 AM on every Thanksgiving since 2006

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Prices going up soon

Prices checked Oct 16

$25 → $30 from Oct 31

VIRR Turkey Trot

Kula · 5K · 7:30 AM

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B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5K 2026

Hilo · starts 7:30 AM

Usually 69°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 71°F

Free

VIRR Turkey Trot

Kula · starts 7:30 AM

Usually 48°F at 7:30 AM, feels like 44°F

Includes: T-Shirt

$25

$30 from Oct 31

Hawaii turkey trot questions

When are the Hawaii turkey trots in 2026?: All 2 races are on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26, 2026. The earliest starts at 7:30 AM: B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5K 2026 (Hilo).
Are there free turkey trots in Hawaii?: Yes: B.I.R.R. Turkey Trot 5K 2026 (Hilo) is free to enter.
Which Hawaii turkey trots have a 10K or longer?: None of the 2 we list goes past a 10K. 2 are 5Ks.
Which Hawaii turkey trots have a kids' run?: None of the 2 we list has a separate kids' run, though many 5Ks welcome walkers and families.
Do Hawaii turkey trot prices go up before race day?: 1 of 2 has a higher price coming. The soonest is VIRR Turkey Trot (Kula), going from $25 to $30 on Oct 31.
How cold is Thanksgiving morning in Honolulu?: At 8 AM it's usually 75°F, feeling like 74°F. Over the last 20 Thanksgivings it ranged from 71°F in 2022 to 78°F in 2019. It never dropped to freezing at 8 AM.

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