HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2
- Date Sun 29th March 2026
- Time 9:30AM EDT
- Location Shelby Township, Michigan
- Price $43.90 - $59.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off spring with the exciting HOOTIE HOO event on Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Shelby Township, Macomb! This vibrant race day offers participants a choice of two exhilarating distances: the 8K Trail race, perfect for those who love the great outdoors, and the 5K Paved race, ideal for a scenic run along a smooth bike path. If you're up for a challenge, why not take on the HOOT X 2 and tackle both races back-to-back?
With a festive atmosphere at River Bends Park, you'll enjoy age-based pricing and the chance to earn unique awards in various categories. Plus, the first 50 runners to register will receive a special mystery gift! Join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a day of fun, camaraderie, and post-race refreshments, including coffee from the Travelin Tom's Coffee Truck. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate spring and get your fitness on with friends and family!
With a festive atmosphere at River Bends Park, you'll enjoy age-based pricing and the chance to earn unique awards in various categories. Plus, the first 50 runners to register will receive a special mystery gift! Join fellow fitness enthusiasts for a day of fun, camaraderie, and post-race refreshments, including coffee from the Travelin Tom's Coffee Truck. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate spring and get your fitness on with friends and family!
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. _
_*RUNNERS MUST FINISH THE 8K IN 60 MINUTES OR LESS TO START THE 5K_
**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. SWAG ITEMS CAN BE ADDED ON DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
***FIRST 50 RUNNERS TO REGISTER WILL GET A MYSTERY GIFT AT REGISTRATION!
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
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 SATURDAY MARCH 21, 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_
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 HOOT X 2. RUN THE 8K TRAIL RACE FOLLOWED BY THE 5K PAVED RACE. _
_*RUNNERS MUST FINISH THE 8K IN 60 MINUTES OR LESS TO START THE 5K_
**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. SWAG ITEMS CAN BE ADDED ON DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
***FIRST 50 RUNNERS TO REGISTER WILL GET A MYSTERY GIFT AT REGISTRATION!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
*
3 DIFFERENT DISTANCES OFFERED AND 2 DIFFERENT TERRAINS! 8K - TRAIL, 5K- PAVED, HOOT X 2 CONSISTS OF 8K TRAIL + 5K PAVED!
*
YOUR CHOICE OF SWAG ITEM, GENDER SPECIFIC 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT OR TECH RUNNING CAP
*
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)
*
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)
*
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
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 SATURDAY MARCH 21, 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_
MAPS
Races
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8k Run
Incl. $3.90 Fee & CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: CAP or 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT
Sun 29th March 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.90
The course will be a mostly single track trail with some stretches of paved path. -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.90 Fee & CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: CAP or 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT
Sun 29th March 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$43.90
The course will be 100% on paved bike path within the park. -
Hoot X 2 | 8k Trail & 5k Paved
Incl. $4.80 Fee & CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: CAP or 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT
Sun 29th March 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
$59.80
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.
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River Bends Park (22 Mile Entrance), 5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, 48317, MI, United States
HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2
