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
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