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 Involvement: The growing community of Hardin Valley can now boast about having their own Thanksgiving tradition as locals and others from beyond are welcome to join from runners to walkers and all paces between.
• Race Timing: Race will begin promptly at 8:00am Thanksgiving morning on and will begin from Hardin Valley Academy (HVA).
• Kids 1-Mile Run: 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).
• Finisher Medals: All runners in Kids Mile will receive a finishers medal as well as a festive participation gift to celebrate the Holiday!

🏞️ Course Details

• Course Terrain: Course will feature some flat, a light rolling hill through parking lot of HVA.
• Memorable Route: The course will spark a walk down memory lane for any student of the Hardin Valley school system trekking along roads that connect 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.

📅 Event Logistics

• Packet Pickup: Packet pick up will be available race morning on campus at the HVA football/ track complex beginning at 6:30am.
• Restroom Availability: Restrooms will be available on site near the Start/Finish area in the stadium as well as in academic building(s).
• Water Stops: Water table will be available at half way point of the race.
• Parking: Please plan on parking in front of HVA to avoid disrupting the course and runners during the race.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Awards: Awards will be awarded to top 3 overall for each gender.
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 per gender in 10-year increments.
• Master Runner Award: Top master runner (over 40) per gender (no double awards for overall and age group).
• Kiddie Run Medals: All runners in 1-mile run will receive a finisher medal!

💸 Registration Information

• Fee Increases: Registration fees will increase for both events starting early November, so register early for premier pricing!
• Join Us: Bring the family out to come fly Thanksgiving morning!

For more information, visit the race page: Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K.