Western 5 & 10K, Nov 19, along with BIRR 5K Turkey Trot, Nov 24, on Tap

The Brantley Center in Honoka’a will be holding the inaugural Honoka’a Western 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run at 8:30am on Saturday, November 19, 2011.

Both runs start and finish at the sports complex of the Honoka’a County Gym.  The out and back course will take participants towards Kukuihaele.

There will be prizes and awards as well as refreshments at the finish. All participants will receive a T-shirt. The cost for the event is $25 for either the 5K walk/run or the 10k run.

Registration will be available at running, biking and sporting goods stores throughout the island.

For more information, contact Steve Pavao at 775-7245 or bcenter2@hawaiiantel.net

The Big Island Road Runners proudly presents the 2^nd Annual Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run to be held in Hilo on Thursday, November 24 at 7:30am.

This fun run/walk is free to members and non-members.  We will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items to be donated to a local charity.

Participants are asked to arrive early at the parking lot for Coconut Island (Moku Ola) to sign up and receive final instructions.

The course winds through Lili’uokalani Park and the Hilo Bayfront.  Post run refreshments will be offered. 

For more information, please visit www.bigislandroadrunners.org or contact Alan Ryan at 962-6044.

Big Island Road Runners Election 6K Relay Run, 11-12-,11 – Results

BIRR President Alan Ryan

The BIIR held a 6K relay on Saturday, Nov 18, 2011 and an election of officers were to follow.  Due to the low turnout (7 members and 3 officers) President Alan Ryan and his board of directors will need to find a new date to hold the club elections, according to Ryan. Big Island Road Runners    Election 6k Relay Run November 12, 2011  Lili’uokalani Park, Hilo, 7:30am
			Pace
Runner #1	Runner #2	Time	(min/mi)
Max Panoff	Stewart Hunter	23:55	6:25
Andrew Langtry	Keith Marrack	24:17	6:31
Stephen Hunter	Lory Hunter	24:44	6:38
Rick Otani	Lee Otani	34:58	9:23

Big Island Road Runners holding relay race & elections on Nov 12, 7:30 am

Each year the BIRR gives two $1000 college scholarships. The 2011 winner was Keaau’s RJ Barroga

The BIRR Board of Directors has decided to hold the 2012 elections earlier than normal.  Most of the Board will not be pursuing another year in their positions and it will give the new Board members an opportunity to shadow the club operations for the next couple of months.  It will be an easier transition for the new Board members to learn about the workings of the club.

Also, the Board has voted to change the membership year from the calendar year to February 1st – January 31st the following year.  For the 2011 membership year, all members will have an extra month grace period (January 2012).  You will have a 13 month membership!!!  It will be easier for you to remember to renew your membership after the Christmas and New Years holidays.

 We will still be having our November 24th and December 18th fun runs and hope that the new Board members will join in the preparations.  Also, the Hawaii Island United Way Resolution 5k Run on January 7th and the Hilo To Volcano 50k on January 21st are upcoming in 2012.

The BIRR Election and Relay Fun Run will be held at Lili’uokalani Park in Hilo on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 7:30am.  Please meet at the area of the park nearest the Coconut Island parking lot.  Look for the BIRR banner and our pop up tents.  You don’t need a partner as we will be arranging relay teams during registration.  Each runner will be running a lap around the park three times or 1.86 miles (3k).  Total distance for each team will be 3.73 miles (6k).  The run is free and open to the public.  Following the awards for the relay run, we will have our meeting and elections.

For more information, please visit www.bigislandroadrunners.org or contact Alan Ryan at 962-6044.

Road Runners hosting 5K/10K run on Sept 11 in Hilo

The Big Island Road Runners proudly presents the Hilo Bay 5k/10k run to be held in Hilo on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 7:30am.

Early entry fee for either distance is $20 with a $5 discount for current BIRR members.  After September 2^nd add $5 and hand carry to race.  Check-in will be at the parking lot for Coconut Island (Moku Ola) from 6:15am to 7:00am.

The course winds around Lili’uokalani Park, Hilo Bayfront and Banyan Drive.

Top overall runners win a zipline adventure from Skyline Eco-Adventures.  http://www.zipline.com/locations/akaka

Age group awards for first place in 10 year categories.

For more information, please visit www.bigislandroadrunners.org or contact Alan Ryan at 962-6044.

Mana Races hosted by BIRR on August 7

BIRR pres., Alan Ryan

MANA 10K and 10 Miler hosted by Big Island Road Runners

The Big Island Road Runners proudly presents the Mana Road 10 Mile and 10k runs at 7:30am on Sunday, August 7th in Waimea.

 The cost is $10 for non-members and $5 for members.  Prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finishers.  Post run refreshments will be offered along with a drawing for prizes.

 RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Check-in from 6:30 to 7:15am 

DIRECTIONS: From Hilo, take Hwy 19 North to Waimea, turn left onto Mana Road (milepost 55) across from the Department of Hawaiian Homelands Farmer’s Market. (Look for Big Island Road Runners signs.) Proceed toward the T in the road and turn left.  Start and finish line is located just beyond this intersection.

 COURSE: This beautiful out and back course runs along the famous Mana Road on a combination of asphalt and hard packed red dirt. Start on the culvert bridge and begin on a quiet country road over rolling hills with beautiful views of open pasture land and Mauna Kea and Kohala Mountains.

 Water provided every 2 miles on the course

 Amenities include port-a-lets and covered tents. Parking is available on the side of the road.  Carpooling is encouraged.

 For more information, contact Keith Marrack @ (808) 895-9793