Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Whether you are a Hardin Valley Alumni or a local resident of the valley this race venue is as homely as can be and expects to become a local homegrown tradition.

🍂 Thanksgiving Tradition

• Community Spirit: The growing community of Hardin Valley can now boast about having their own Thanksgiving tradition.
• All Welcome: Locals and others from beyond are welcome to join from runners to walkers and all paces between.
• Start Time: Race will begin promptly at 8:00am Thanksgiving morning from Hardin Valley Academy (HVA).
• Kid's Race: Little Hawk Kids one Mile Run will start at 7:30 for children under 10 years old who wish to register (Kids race will cap at 100 runners).

📏 Course Details

• Terrain: Course will feature some flat and light rolling hills through parking lots of HVA.
• Memory Lane: The route connects all schools together from High - Middle - Elementary before returning back to finish at the High school Football/ Track stadium.
• Course Map: See course map below for detailed description and terrain.
• Water Stations: Water will be available at the halfway point of the race.

🗓️ Event Logistics

• Packet Pickup: Available ONLY on race morning at HVA campus beginning at 6:30am.
• Restroom Facilities: Available on site near the Start/Finish area as well as in academic building(s).
• Parking: Please plan on parking in front of the High School to avoid disrupting the course and runners during the race.
• Registration Fees: Registration fees will increase for both events starting early November, so register early for premier pricing!

🏆 Awards

• Overall Awards: Awards will be awarded to top 3 overall for each gender.
• Age Groups: Top 3 per gender in 10-year increments and top master runner (over 40) per gender (no double awards for overall and age group).
• Finisher Medals: All runners in the 1-mile run will receive a finisher medal!
• Award Ceremony: Awards will be awarded from the Packet Pick up area anytime after the race has concluded.

🎉 Join Us!

Bring the family out to come fly Thanksgiving morning! For more information, visit the official race page at Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K.