HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | 8K+5K
- 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 the spring season with the exciting Hootie Hoo 8K Trail and 5K Paved race, happening on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in the beautiful River Bends Park located in Shelby Township, Macomb. This vibrant event offers participants a choice between an invigorating 8K trail run or a scenic 5K on a paved bike path, making it perfect for everyone from seasoned runners to those just looking to enjoy the great outdoors.
Why not challenge yourself and sign up for the bundle, allowing you to tackle both the 8K and 5K distances? With age-based pricing and unique finisher awards, including a custom event tech running cap or lightweight hoodie, this event promises to be both fun and rewarding. Join in on the excitement with early registration opening at 7:45 AM, and the 8K race kicking off at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 10:30 AM. Embrace the spirit of spring, grab a friend, and celebrate fitness at the Hootie Hoo event!
Why not challenge yourself and sign up for the bundle, allowing you to tackle both the 8K and 5K distances? With age-based pricing and unique finisher awards, including a custom event tech running cap or lightweight hoodie, this event promises to be both fun and rewarding. Join in on the excitement with early registration opening at 7:45 AM, and the 8K race kicking off at 9:30 AM, followed by the 5K at 10:30 AM. Embrace the spirit of spring, grab a friend, and celebrate fitness at the Hootie Hoo event!
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. _OR IF YOU REALLY WANT TO TEST YOUR FITNESS SIGN UP FOR THE BUNDLE AND DO BOTH!_
**RIVER BENDS PARK**
**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 A FINISHER AWARD**
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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3 DIFFERENT DISTANCES OFFERED AND 2 DIFFERENT TERRAINS! 8K - TRAIL, 5K- PAVED, RUN BOTH 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, 60-69, 70+ (16 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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POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
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 WING IT AGAIN (8K+5K) will need to complete the 8K trail race by 10:30 AM.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP TBD
HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP, 8409 HALL RD., UTICA
MAPS
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 BUNDLE AND DO BOTH!_
**RIVER BENDS PARK**
**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 A FINISHER AWARD**
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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3 DIFFERENT DISTANCES OFFERED AND 2 DIFFERENT TERRAINS! 8K - TRAIL, 5K- PAVED, RUN BOTH 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, 60-69, 70+ (16 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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POST RACE REFRESHMENTS
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 WING IT AGAIN (8K+5K) will need to complete the 8K trail race by 10:30 AM.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP TBD
HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP, 8409 HALL RD., UTICA
MAPS
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
HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | 8K+5K
