Big Island Sports Hall of Fame 5K run/walk on Aug. 22
Big Dog will host a Free 5K run/walk on Sunday, Aug. 22
August 22 is Big Island Sports Hall of Fame Day
The Big Island Sports Hall of Fame will induct seven members into its 12th class with a trio of events on Sunday, August 22.
That day has been proclaimed by Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi as “Big Island Sports Hall of Fame Day.”
The day kicks off with the Big Dog’s Sports Hall of Fame 5K (3.1-mile) run/walk starting at 7:30 am from the entrance to the Moku Ola (Coconut Island) parking area. The event is free and open to the public. Contact the Big Dog at 969-7400 for more information.
The seven people being inducted are Richard Nakano, Karate; Mo Mathews, swimming; Harold “Russian” Furtado, track & field; Manny Veincent, outrigger canoe paddling; Ruth E.K. Walker, Aikido; Hamilton Manley, basketball; and Francis “Bo” Saiki, baseball/softball.
The BISHF will hold a photo unveiling at the Prince Kuhio Plaza on at 10:30 a.m., followed by a luncheon at the Nani Mau Gardens at noon.
Luncheon tickets are now on sale to the general public with limited seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. For more information on obtaining luncheon tickets contact Ellsworth Fontes at 935-5519 or at Ellsworth Custom Cycles at 969 Kinoole Street.
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