Hootie Hoo 8K Trail, 5K Paved & Hoot X 2
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Hootie Hoo 8K Trail, 5K Paved & Hoot X 2
This event at River Bends Park in Shelby Township, Michigan offers three race options at Hickory Grove Pavilion. The 8K is run mostly on single track trail with some paved stretches. The 5K follows the park bike path on fully paved surface. The Hoot X 2 combines the two races: participants run the 8K trail and then the 5K paved course; runners must finish the 8K in 60 minutes or less to start the 5K portion.
Distances offered:
- 8K trail, mostly single track with some paved stretches
- 5K paved, 100% on the park bike path
- Hoot X 2 combined 8K trail and 5K paved event
Registration opens 11/23/2026 and closes 12/30/2026. Standard entry fees listed are $40 for the single races and $55 for the combined Hoot X 2. Youth pricing for ages 13 and under is $20 in advance and $25 on race day; youth registrations do not include a swag item, but youth finishers receive a finisher award. Participants choose a swag item during registration, either a gender specific 1/4 zip tech shirt or a tech running cap. The event includes a unique finisher gift, post-race refreshments, and a coffee truck onsite that accepts card, cash and Apple Pay. Awards are offered for the 8K and 5K across overall and age group categories, with 16 total awards listed for each, and Hoot X 2 awards for top two men and top two women by total time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
