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Sunday, September 6th, 2026
3993 Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center OH
Half · 10K
61–78°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
57–69°F
dry
2024
63–81°F
rain
2023
71–84°F
rain
2022
65–74°F
dry
2021
61–80°F
dry
2020
59–80°F
dry
2019
53–76°F
dry
2018
71–82°F
rain
2017
52–65°F
dry
2016
67–87°F
dry
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About this race
Join us at the HOOT!
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In the early morning hours the elusive and fiercely predatory population of owls have haunted Rocks and Roots trail runners since time began. Given their mysterious nocturnal habitats and often eerie vocalizations, owls are ripe fodder for superstitions. Owls have been considered omens of good luck, bad fortune, impending doom, wisdom, foolishness, evil and witchcraft, and even predictors of weather. Bizarre examples of owl mythology abound around the globe.
Behold the HOOT! While summer on the trails offers some of the best trail conditions, there is no shortage of challenge to be had! The rocks, the roots, and the heat of summer bring you our shortest distances, and the only half marathon we host on the trail.
Event Details
- When: Sunday, September 6th. All races start at 8am.
- What: 10K, and Half Marathon Trail Race
- Where: The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park. The start of the race is located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park (3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035).
- Cost: Our races typically sell out 2-6 weeks prior to race day. Please note: The Hoot has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.
Registration Fees
- Through May 31st: $45
- June 1st - June 30th: $50
- July 1st – July 31st: $55
- August 1st - August 31st: $60
- September 1st - Race Day: $70
What do you get?
- Epic trail race experience!
- Event Shirt
- Event Medal
Packet Pick Up
- Packet pickup: Held at Fleet Feet Sports in Lewis Center before the event on Friday and Saturday of race week during normal business hours.
- Race day packet pickup: Will begin at 7am at the race site at Alum Creek State Park.
The Course
Course layout is subject to change. Click here to view the Rocks And Roots Trail Map!
- Start: Located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park (3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035). Watch for Fleet Feet arrows pointing you in the right direction!
- North Loop: Run first in clockwise direction for first 10K.
- South Loop: Run next in counter-clockwise direction for second 10K.
- Half Marathon: An additional 0.7ish mile loop is run next to complete the Half Marathon.
Cut-off Time
- Course closure: The course closes for all participants at 12:00pm. All Half Marathon participants must begin their 2nd lap before 9:45am.
Results & Photos
2023 - Results
2021 - Results | Official Photos | Unofficial FB Photos
2020 - No event due to COVID-19
Course map
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