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. 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 8:30 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 20th, 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 MAPS
Course & Travel Notes
In late March at Shelby Township, expect cool temperatures with highs around 44°F and lows near 26°F, so pack layers and be prepared for the possibility of rain, which occurs on about 38% of days this time of year. The venue sits at 640 feet elevation, and with sunrise at 7:21 AM, you'll have good light for the 9:30 AM start. Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) is the nearest airport, located 9.6 miles from the race venue.
⛰️ 640 ft elevation☀️ Typically 44°F / 26°F · 38% chance of rain✈️ Selfridge Air National Guard Base Airport (MTC) — 9.6 mi
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HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2 2027 — Shelby Township, MI
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for March 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Shelby Township, MI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2 2027 — Shelby Township, MI?
HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2 2027 — Shelby Township, MI takes place on March 27, 2027. The race is held in Shelby Township, Michigan.
Where is HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2 2027 — Shelby Township, MI held?
HOOTIE HOO 8K TRAIL | 5K PAVED | HOOT X 2 2027 — Shelby Township, MI is held at River Bends Park (22 Mile Entrance) in Shelby Township, Michigan.
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