Hootie Hoo 8k Trail | 5k Paved | Hoot X 2

Saturday, March 27, 2027

9:30 AM EDT

Shelby Twp, Michigan

$43.90–$59.80 · 3 races

5km, 5 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to kick off spring with the exciting HOOTIE HOO event on Saturday, March 27, 2027, in Shelby Township, Macomb! This vibrant celebration of fitness offers participants a choice between an exhilarating 8K trail race and a scenic 5K paved run. For those looking to challenge themselves even further, the HOOT X 2 option combines both distances for a true test of endurance. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting back into the groove after winter, this event welcomes everyone in a judgement-free zone.

Join fellow fitness enthusiasts at River Bends Park, where you can soak in the fresh spring air while enjoying the thrill of competition. With age-based awards for both the 8K and 5K races, plus a unique finisher gift and your choice of swag items, there’s something for everyone! Don’t miss the chance to grab a friend, form a team, and show off your "Hootie Hoo" spirit. With refreshments at the Hickory Grove Pavilion and Travelin Tom's Coffee Truck on site, it’s sure to be a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!

Races

8k Run

Opens in 1 week

Incl. $3.90 Fee & CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: CAP OR 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT

The course will be a mostly single track trail with some stretches of paved path.

9:30 AM EDT

$43.90
5k Run/Walk

Opens in 1 week

Incl. $3.90 Fee & CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: CAP OR 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT

The course will be 100% on paved bike path within the park.

10:30 AM EDT

$43.90
Hoot X 2 | 8k Trail & 5k Paved

Opens in 1 week

Incl. $4.80 Fee & CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: CAP OR 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT

Runners will run the 8K trail race and then return to the start line for the 5K paved race. Runners must finish the 8K in 60 minutes or less in order to start the 5K paved race. The 5K start line will close at 10:35 AM.

9:30 AM EDT

$59.80

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 HOOT X 2. RUN THE 8K TRAIL RACE FOLLOWED BY THE 5K PAVED RACE. _

NEW- GET YOUR GROUP AND CREATE OR JOIN A TEAM DURING REGISTRATION! RECOGNITION FOR TEAM SHOWING MOST "HOOTIE HOO" SPIRIT!!

_*RUNNERS MUST FINISH THE 8K IN 60 MINUTES OR LESS TO START THE 5K_

**RIVER BENDS PARK**

AGE BASED PRICING: YOUTH 13 YRS AND UNDER ARE $20, RACE DAY $25. YOUTH CATEGORY DOES NOT INCLUDE A SWAG ITEM, BUT YOUTH FINISHERS WILL GET A FINISHER AWARD. SWAG ITEMS CAN BE ADDED ON DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

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3 DIFFERENT DISTANCES OFFERED AND 2 DIFFERENT TERRAINS! 8K - TRAIL, 5K- PAVED, HOOT X 2 CONSISTS OF 8K TRAIL + 5K PAVED!

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YOUR CHOICE OF SWAG ITEM, GENDER SPECIFIC 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT OR TECH RUNNING CAP

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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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HOOT X 2 AWARDS: TOP 2 M/F (TOTAL TIME)

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POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS

HICKORY GROVE PAVILION - START AND FINISH FOR BOTH RACES!

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

SCHEDULE

8:30 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 SATURDAY MARCH 20TH, 2026 (1 WEEK PRIOR)

11:00 AM -2:00 PM HANSON'S RUNNING SHOP, 8409 HALL RD., UTICA

_*COME RUN THE BILL RONEY 5K AND PICK UP YOUR HOOTIE HOO RACE PACKET_

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