In 87 days · Sat, Dec 19, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Where
1047 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo HI
Distance
5K
Typical weather
70–80°F · rain likely
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 7 of the last 10 years
2025
68–84°F
dry
2024
71–80°F
rain
2023
70–79°F
rain
2022
70–77°F
rain
2021
68–77°F
rain
2020
71–83°F
dry
2019
73–80°F
rain
2018
69–81°F
rain
2017
70–80°F
rain
2016
66–78°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Dec 19
Rain likely · 69–81°F
Saturday, Dec 19starts near 69°F · 100% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Event Overview
- Date: 2026-12-19
- Location: 1047 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI
- URL: Hilo Bay Jingle Bell 5k
- Organizer: Puna Canoe Club
Course Details
- Starting Point: Near the Puna Canoe club at Hilo Bay
- Route: Towards Keaukaha along Lili’uokalani Gardens
- Turnaround Point: Mazda/Subaru car dealership
- Finish Line: Back to the staging area
Packet Pickup Information
- Early Pickup: Friday, December 18 from 3 to 5 PM at Puna Canoe Club
- Race Day Pickup: Starts at 6:30 AM Saturday morning
- Race Start: 7:30 AM
- Breakfast: Pancake breakfast follows your finish
Event Background
- Volunteers: Ladies of the Puna Canoe will be volunteering
- Fundraiser: Off-season fundraiser event for the long-distance program
- Encouragement: If you see a paddler, tell them they better start running!
- Inspiration: If you're a runner, maybe consider paddling!
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Dec 18 – 20, 2026.
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