HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2

HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2 Race Information

<h2><b><span style="color:#236fa1">Here comes Spring and there is no better way to celebrate than getting your fitness on!  </span></b></h2> <h2>Maybe you have been training for a Spring Marathon or maybe your couch has seen a little too much of you lately!  <i><span style="color:#236fa1">Judgement Free Zone</span></i> here, so grab a friend and choose a distance and terrain - 8K on trails or 5K on a paved bike path.  <em>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.  </em></h2> <h2> </h2> <h2><em>*Runners must finish the 8K in 60 minutes or less to start the 5K</em></h2> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>**RIVER BENDS PARK**</strong></span></p> <h5><span style="color:#e03e2d"><strong>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.</strong>  Swag items can be added on during the registration process.</span></h5> <p> </p> <h4>***FIRST 50 RUNNERS TO REGISTER WILL GET A MYSTERY GIFT AT REGISTRATION!</h4> <p> </p> <h4><u>Event Highlights</u></h4> <ul><li> <h5>3 different distances offered and 2 different terrains!  8K - trail, 5K- paved, Hoot X 2 consists of 8K trail &#43; 5K paved!</h5> </li><li> <h5>Your choice of swag item, gender specific 1/4 zip tech shirt or tech running cap</h5> </li><li> <h5>unique finisher gift to get you excited for Spring!</h5> </li><li> <h5>8K Awards: Overall M/F, 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&#43;  (16 total awards)</h5> </li><li> <h5>5K Awards: Overall M/F, 13 and under, 14-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70&#43;  (16 total awards)</h5> </li><li> <h5>HOOT X 2 Awards:  Top 2 M/F (total time)</h5> </li><li> <h5>post-race refreshments</h5> </li></ul> <h4> </h4> <h4>Hickory Grove Pavilion - start and finish for both races!</h4> <p> </p> <p>*TRAVELIN TOM&#39;S COFFEE TRUCK WILL BE ONSITE TO SERVICE RUNNERS AND SPECTATORS, they accept card, cash and apple pay</p> <p> </p> <h4><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Schedule</strong></span></h4> <h4>7:45 AM       Race Day Registration </h4> <h4>9:30 AM       8K Trail Race Starts</h4> <h4>10:30 AM     5K Paved Race Starts</h4> <p>**NOTE - Runners registering for the HOOT X 2 (8K&#43;5K) will need to complete the 8K trail race by 10:30 AM to start the 5K by 10:35 AM</p> <p> </p> <h4>EARLY PACKET PICK-UP    SATURDAY MARCH 21, 2026 (1 WEEK PRIOR)  </h4> <h4><span style="color:#e03e2d">11:00 AM -2:00 PM   HANSON&#39;S RUNNING SHOP, 8409 HALL RD., UTICA</span></h4> <p><em><strong><span style="color:#e03e2d">*Come run the Bill Roney 5K and pick up your Hootie Hoo race packet</span></strong></em></p> <p> </p> <h4><span style="color:#236fa1"><u>MAPS</u></span></h4> <p> </p> <h4> </h4>