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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.

THE FINISH LINE

Cross the finish line with a deeper appreciation for the generations who defended our freedoms and built the nation we enjoy today.

Thank you for taking part in this journey through 250 years of American history.

Click to learn more about the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

This interactive experience is presented by the Hawai'i Loa Chapter, NSDAR