Big Isle briefs, Sept. 9

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Hilo 5/10K on Sunday

Hilo 5/10K on Sunday

The Big Island Road Runners’ Hilo Bay 5/10K race is 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Reeds Bay.

The race is $35 for nonmembers, $30 for members, included is a dry-fit running tank on a first-come, first-served basis.

Race-day registration starts at 6:30 a.m. Those who already have registered can pick up their bibs and tank tops at Big Island Running Company store in Hilo from 2-5 p.m. Saturday. There will also be registration on Saturday.

For more information, email Richard Otani at rno0926@yahoo.com.

Yanagi, Kanno are top juniors

Hilo’s Pono Yanagi and Isaiah Kanno won their age divisions at the 3rd annual Hualalai Junior Classic on Sunday in the two-day event held by the Hawaii State Junior Golf Association.

Yanagi, a Kamehameha freshman, shot a 6-over-par 75-75—150 total to capture the boys 13-14 title at the Hualalai Golf Club by two shots over Honolulu’s Davis Lee.

Kanno, an eighth grader, carded a 7-over 80-71—151 total to take the boys 11-12 title by five strokes over Honolulu’s Jake Sequin and Kelly Chinn.

Sunrise Athletics holding runs

Sunrise Athletic will hold a 10-kilometer, 5K run/walk and 1.5-mile keiki fun run at 7:45 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Pana’ewa Park & Gymnasium.

The first 100 individuals to register will have their name placed in drawing for a one night stay at the Hilton Waikoloa Resort and the early deadline is Oct. 9.

The fee is $30 for the 10K, $25 for the 5K and $20 for 1.5-miler.Register online at www.leaguelineup.com/sunrise-athletics or forms may be picked up at Big Island Running Company and Spencer’s Health and Fitness.

If interested in being a vendor, contact sunrise_athletics@ hotmail.com.

Archery classes for ages 9-up

The Waiakea Recreation Center will offer beginners archery classes ages for 9 years old and above.

The program will be 2:30-4 p.m. from Oct. 14-Nov. 25, 2015.

Registration is $15 is limited to the first 12 paid participants.

For more information, please call John Kushi at 961-8733.