Hillbilly's Hero "Fun" Run

Saturday, April 29, 2023 Past event
11:30 AM CDT
Elk River, Minnesota
$35.00–$50.00 · 2 races

Event summary

Join us for the Hillbilly's Hero "Fun" Run on Saturday, April 29, 2023, in the beautiful Woodland Trails of Elk River, Sherburne! This exciting event is not just a run; it's a celebration of community and a tribute to the legacy of Captain Jeff Hill, an Air Force pilot who made the ultimate sacrifice. Participants can choose to run or walk a scenic 1-mile trail once or twice, making it a perfect fit for all fitness levels.

Get ready for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities! Enjoy delicious offerings from a food truck, participate in a raffle for a chance to win fantastic prizes, and groove to lively music in a patriotic atmosphere. With adult registration at just $35 and youth 18 and under for $25, every entry supports the Jeff Hill Legacy Fund, providing scholarships to Air Force ROTC cadets. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor a hero while enjoying a fantastic day outdoors!

This event has taken place

Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.

Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.

Previous editions

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Races

  • Hillbilly's Hero "Fun" Run

    Includes T-Shirt

    11:30 AM CDT

    $35.00

    Entries closed
  • Hillbilly's Hero "Virtual" Run

    Virtual

    Includes T-Shirt

    Please send pictures of you completing your race to [email protected]!

    11:30 AM CDT

    $50.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Jeff Hill Legacy Fund (JHLF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in memory of Captain Jeff Hill, an Air Force pilot who died in a C-17 plane crash in Alaska on July 28, 2010, and provides educational scholarships to Air Force ROTC cadets.

Tyler Hill, Jeff's youngest son, is working on his National Honor Society project to create this fun run through Woodland Trails in Elk River, MN. It is a 1-mile trail that participants can choose to run/walk twice, or just once if you prefer. There will be a food truck, a raffle with various fun items, music, and a fun, inviting atmosphere with a patriotic theme. All proceeds go to the JHLF with 100% going directly to Air Force ROTC Cadet Scholarships.

* Adult registration is $35
* 18 and younger is $25

Location

Woodland Trails, 20135 Elk Lake Rd NW, Elk River, 55330, MN, United States

Event data

This event was added by Find a Race. Race Director? Get in touch.