Hootie Hoo 8k Trail
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HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2
This event takes place at River Bends Park (22 Mile Entrance) in Shelby Township, MI, with start and finish at Hickory Grove Pavilion. It offers multiple course options on two different surfaces.
Distances offered:
- 8K trail run on mostly single-track with some paved stretches
- 5K run/walk entirely on the park paved bike path
- Hoot X 2 combined entry: complete the 8K then the 5K
Registration opens on 11/23/2026 and closes on 12/30/2026. Entry fees listed are $40 for the 8K and 5K, and $55 for the combined Hoot X 2. Youth pricing for ages 13 and under is $20 online and $25 on race day; the youth category does not include a swag item but youth finishers receive a finisher award. Swag options include a gender specific quarter-zip tech shirt or a tech running cap; a unique finisher gift is also provided.
For the combined Hoot X 2, runners must finish the 8K in 60 minutes or less to proceed to the 5K. Awards are offered by overall male and female and by age groups for both the 8K and 5K, with separate top placements for Hoot X 2. Post-race refreshments will be available and a coffee truck will be onsite. Early packet pick-up is scheduled for March 20, 2026 at Hanson’s Running Shop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
