Shelby Township, MI | Sunday, March 29, 2026Registration Open
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. ***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
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Age Group Awards
All finishers will receive a unique spring-themed finisher gift to get you excited for the new season: a small wooden planted box with a seed packet! Plus, you have the opportunity to win age group/overall awards in the 8K and 5K: 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) Hoot X 2 Awards: Top 2 M/F Overall (total time)
Participant Giveaway
8K: CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: CAP OR 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT
5K: CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: CAP OR 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT
13K: CHOOSE YOUR SWAG ITEM: CAP OR 1/4 ZIP TECH SHIRT
2 Miles: CUSTOM EVENT HAT
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
8K
$40.00
Nov 24
Dec 31
$50.00
Jan 1
Mar 14
$60.00
Mar 15
Mar 29
5K
$40.00
Nov 24
Dec 31
$50.00
Jan 1
Mar 14
$60.00
Mar 15
Mar 29
13K
$55.00
Past Results
2 Miles
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2024
39
26:43
14:11
5K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
134
39:06
17:12
8K
Year
Finishers
Median Time
Fastest Time
2025
95
53:51
36:31
2024
Interested in this race?
Nov 24
Dec 31
$65.00
Jan 1
Mar 14
$75.00
Mar 15
Mar 29
2 Miles
$35.00
Jan 8
Mar 1
$45.00
Mar 1
Mar 2
Schedule + Key Locations
Early Packet Pickup: Saturday, March 21 11am-2pm at Utica's Hanson's Running Shop Come run BILL RONEY 5K then pick up your Hootie Hoo race packet! Address: Hanson's Running Shop, 8409 Hall Rd, Utica Note: this is ONE WEEK before race day! Race Day: Sunday, March 29 Location: River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Rd, Shelby Township, MI US 48317 Race day packet pickup begins at 8:30am 8K trail start: 9:30am 5K paved start: 10:30am