HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL & 5K PAVED
- Date Sun 29th March 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Shelby Township, Michigan
- Price $38.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off spring with the exhilarating Hootie Hoo 8K Trail & 5K Paved event on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the beautiful Shelby Township, Macomb! This upbeat and welcoming event is perfect for everyone, whether you’re a seasoned runner training for a marathon or someone looking to shake off the winter blues. Choose your adventure between the challenging 8K trail run or the scenic 5K on a paved bike path.
Participants will enjoy age-based pricing, with youth ages 12 and under paying just $20, and all finishers will receive a unique award. The event promises a vibrant atmosphere with exciting highlights, including a choice of custom event tech running caps or lightweight hoodies and a fantastic finisher gift to celebrate your accomplishment. With awards given for both distance categories across various age groups, plus post-race refreshments and raffle prizes, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Participants will enjoy age-based pricing, with youth ages 12 and under paying just $20, and all finishers will receive a unique award. The event promises a vibrant atmosphere with exciting highlights, including a choice of custom event tech running caps or lightweight hoodies and a fantastic finisher gift to celebrate your accomplishment. With awards given for both distance categories across various age groups, plus post-race refreshments and raffle prizes, this is an event you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
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.
**NEW LOCATION FOR 2025**
**AGE BASED PRICING: YOUTH 12 YRS AND UNDER ARE $20, RACE DAY $25. YOUTH CATEGORY DOES NOT INCLUDE A SWAG ITEM, BUT YOUTH FINISHERS WILL GET AN AWARD**
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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2 DIFFERENT DISTANCES OFFERED AND 2 DIFFERENT TERRAINS! 8K - TRAIL, 5K- PAVED
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CHOICE OF CUSTOM EVENT TECH RUNNING CAP (RETAIL VALUE OF $35) OR LIGHTWEIGHT HOODIE
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UNIQUE FINISHER GIFT TO GET YOU EXCITED FOR SPRING!
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8K AWARDS: OVERALL M/F, 19 AND UNDER, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ (14 TOTAL AWARDS)
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5K AWARDS: OVERALL M/F, 13 AND UNDER, 14-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (16 TOTAL AWARDS)
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RAFFLE PRIZES
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POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
* HOODIES ARE SOLD OUT- IF YOUR SIZE IS UNAVAILABLE YOU WILL GET A HAT OR A 2024 APPAREL ITEM
SCHEDULE
8:30 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION
9:30 AM 8K TRAIL RACE STARTS
9:45 AM 5K PAVED RACE STARTS
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2025 FROM 11:00AM-2:00PM.
COME RUN BILL RONEY 5K THEN PICK UP YOUR HOOTIE HOO RACE PACKET!
HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP, 8409 HALL RD., UTICA
MAPS
coming soon
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.
**NEW LOCATION FOR 2025**
**AGE BASED PRICING: YOUTH 12 YRS AND UNDER ARE $20, RACE DAY $25. YOUTH CATEGORY DOES NOT INCLUDE A SWAG ITEM, BUT YOUTH FINISHERS WILL GET AN AWARD**
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
*
2 DIFFERENT DISTANCES OFFERED AND 2 DIFFERENT TERRAINS! 8K - TRAIL, 5K- PAVED
*
CHOICE OF CUSTOM EVENT TECH RUNNING CAP (RETAIL VALUE OF $35) OR LIGHTWEIGHT HOODIE
*
UNIQUE FINISHER GIFT TO GET YOU EXCITED FOR SPRING!
*
8K AWARDS: OVERALL M/F, 19 AND UNDER, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ (14 TOTAL AWARDS)
*
5K AWARDS: OVERALL M/F, 13 AND UNDER, 14-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (16 TOTAL AWARDS)
*
RAFFLE PRIZES
*
POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
* HOODIES ARE SOLD OUT- IF YOUR SIZE IS UNAVAILABLE YOU WILL GET A HAT OR A 2024 APPAREL ITEM
SCHEDULE
8:30 AM RACE DAY REGISTRATION
9:30 AM 8K TRAIL RACE STARTS
9:45 AM 5K PAVED RACE STARTS
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP SATURDAY MARCH 22, 2025 FROM 11:00AM-2:00PM.
COME RUN BILL RONEY 5K THEN PICK UP YOUR HOOTIE HOO RACE PACKET!
HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP, 8409 HALL RD., UTICA
MAPS
coming soon
Races
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8k Run
Incl. $3.60 Fee & CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: HAT or HOODIE
Sun 29th March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.60
OPENS 19 DEC -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.60 Fee & CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: HAT or HOODIE
Sun 29th March 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
$38.60
OPENS 19 DECThe course will be 100% on paved bike path within the park.
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River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, 48317, MI, United States
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