Heart of Cool Trail Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Are you looking for a fun run for a great cause? If so, HoC 5k, 10k and half marathon is just what you are looking for!

• Proceeds: Go directly back to youth of BOMUSD (Black Oak Mines Unified School District) to inspire their future success through agriculture, engineering and VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts).
• Scholarship: A percentage of the funds will be used to scholarship a child to attend Camp Taylor, a camp specifically designed for youth with heart disease.

👕 Registration Information

Register by September 30 to receive a HoC cotton t-shirt with registration. All half marathon participants receive something new for 2025 (TBD). Check out our Instagram or Facebook page for a photo of the design.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Friendly Event

This is a family friendly event and we highly encourage you to bring the whole family!

• Family Discount: We offer a family discount package for immediate family members for the 5k and 10k distance!
• Child Care: If you want to participate in the event without your child, take advantage of our $8 per child - child care for children ages 3 and up!
• Post Race Meal: We will have a post race pancake breakfast.

🌲 Race Course

The Heart of Cool Trail Run traverses some of the best trails Cool, CA and the Sierra Foothills have to offer.

• Local Trails: Run on the same trails as many of the famous local (and world renowned) events such as Western States 100 Mile, Way too Cool 50k, Rio Del Lago 100 Mile, and many more!

♻️ Event Environment

To reduce waste and the possibility of littering our trails, this will be a cup free event.

• Bring Your Own: Be sure to bring a cup or water bottle that can be refilled at aid stations.

📅 Race Day Details

• Packet Pickup: Packet and bib pick up will be on Race Day.
• Registration: Registration will be available online until the start of each event!

🙋‍♀️ Volunteer Opportunities

We can always use volunteers for this event. If you are able to lend a hand during the race, or the day before, please click on the Volunteer tab.

🌐 More Information

For more details, visit Heart of Cool Trail Run.