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STEP INTO HISTORY!
15th Annual Hilo Bay Veterans 5K Run, Walk & Roll
Saturday, July 4, 2026 7 am • Lili'okalani Park & Gardens • Hilo, Hawai'i
CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY LIKE NEVER BEFORE!
This Independence Day, don't just watch history--RUN, WALK, and ROLL THROUGH IT!
Join veterans, families, friends, and community members for the 15th Annual Hilo Bay Veterans 5K Run, Walk & Roll, a one-of-a-kind patriotic experience that kicks off the Big Island's celebration of America's 250th Anniversary of Independence and Freedom.
This isn't just a race.
It's a journey through 250 years of American history.
TRAVEL THROUGH TIME
As you make your way around the beautiful Lili'uokalani Park & Gardens, you'll experience seven interactive historical stations that bring America's story to life.
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
Before the starting line, travel back to 1773-1775, where growing unrest and the desire for freedom ignited a revolution.
Then, at the Start Line:
JULY 4, 1776
Witness the birth of a new nation as the Declaration of Independence is signed and the promise of liberty begins.
ALONG THE COURSE, EXPERIENCE:
Station 1: 1776-1800
The founding of America and the challenges of building a new nation.
Station 2: 1800-1865
Expansion, sacrifice, and the struggles that shaped the Union.
Station 3: 1865-1918
Recovery, industrial growth, and America's emergence on the world stage.
Station 4: 1918-1945
The Great Depression, World War II, and a generation defined by courage and resilience.
Station 5: 1945-2001
Innovation, prosperity, exploration, and transformational change.
Station 6: 2001-Present
A nation tested by tragedy yet strengthened through service, sacrifice, and perseverance.
Station 7: 2026 and Beyond
A look toward America's future-a future shaped by leaders, dreamers, innovators, and citizens like you.
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