HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2

Event Overview

Here comes Spring and there is no better way to celebrate than getting your fitness on! Maybe you have been training for a Spring Marathon or maybe your couch has seen a little too much of you lately! Judgement Free Zone here, so grab a friend and choose a distance and terrain - 8K on trails or 5K on a paved bike path. OR if you really want to test your fitness sign up for the Hoot X 2. Run the 8K trail race followed by the 5K paved race.

Team Registration

NEW- Get your group and Create or join a team during registration! Recognition for team showing most "Hootie Hoo" spirit!!

Eligibility Requirement

Runners must finish the 8K in 60 minutes or less to start the 5K.

Race Location

RIVER BENDS PARK, 22 Mile Entrance, Shelby Township, MI

Age-Based Pricing

• Youth Pricing: $20 for ages 13 yrs and under: $25 on race day.
• Swag Item: Youth category does not include a swag item, but youth finishers will get a finisher award.
• Swag Add-Ons: Swag items can be added on during the registration process.

Registration Incentive

FIRST 50 RUNNERS TO REGISTER WILL GET A MYSTERY GIFT AT REGISTRATION!

Event Highlights

• Distances: 3 different distances offered and 2 different terrains! 8K - trail, 5K- paved, Hoot X 2 consists of 8K trail + 5K paved!
• Swag Options: Your choice of swag item, gender specific 1/4 zip tech shirt or tech running cap.
• Finisher Gift: Unique finisher gift to get you excited for Spring!
• Awards: 8K Awards: Overall M/F, 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (16 total awards).
• 5K Awards: Overall M/F, 13 and under, 14-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (16 total awards).
• HOOT X 2 Awards: Top 2 M/F (total time).
• Refreshments: Post-race refreshments.

Race Start/Finish Location

Hickory Grove Pavilion - start and finish for both races!

Vendor Information

TRAVELIN TOM'S COFFEE TRUCK WILL BE ONSITE TO SERVICE RUNNERS AND SPECTATORS, they accept card, cash and apple pay.

Race Schedule

• 7:45 AM: Race Day Registration
• 9:30 AM: 8K Trail Race Starts
• 10:30 AM: 5K Paved Race Starts
• Note: Runners registering for the HOOT X 2 (8K+5K) will need to complete the 8K trail race by 10:30 AM to start the 5K by 10:35 AM.

Early Packet Pick-Up

Early Packet Pick-Up on Saturday, March 21, 2026 (1 week prior) at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Hanson's Running Shop, 8409 Hall Rd., Utica.

Come run the Bill Roney 5K and pick up your Hootie Hoo race packet.

Maps

Details regarding maps will be available closer to the event date.

Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit here.