The Hoot Half Marathon & 10k Trail Race

🎉 Join Us at the HOOT!

In the early morning hours the elusive and fiercely predatory population of owls have haunted Rocks and Roots trail runners since time began.

Given their mysterious nocturnal habitats and often eerie vocalizations, owls are ripe fodder for superstitions. Owls have been considered omens of good luck, bad fortune, impending doom, wisdom, foolishness, evil and witchcraft, and even predictors of weather. Bizarre examples of owl mythology abound around the globe.

🌲 Race Details

Behold the HOOT! While summer on the trails offers some of the best trail conditions, there is no shortage of challenge to be had! The rocks, the roots, and the heat of summer bring you our shortest distances, and the only half marathon we host on the trail.

📅 When

• Date: Sunday, September 7th.
• Start Time: All races start at 8 am.

🏃 What

• Races: 10K and Half Marathon Trail Race

📍 Where

• Location: The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park.
• Address: Just off of Hollenback Rd, south of the dog park (3993 Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035).

💵 Cost

Our races typically sell out 2-6 weeks prior to race day. Please note: The Hoot has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.

• Through May 31st: $45
• June 1st - June 30th: $50
• July 1st – July 30th: $55
• August 1st - August 31st: $60
• September 1st - Race Day: $70

🎁 What Do You Get?

• Experience: Epic trail race experience!
• Shirt: Event Shirt
• Medal: Event Medal

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Pre-event: Packet pickup will be held at Fleet Feet Sports in Lewis Center before the event on Friday and Saturday of race week during normal business hours.
• Race Day: Packet pickup will begin at 7 am at the race site at Alum Creek State Park.

🗺️ The Course

Course layout is subject to change. Click here to view the Rocks And Roots Trail Map!

• Start Point: Located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park (3993 Hollenback Rd, Lewis Center, OH 43035).
• North Loop: Run first in clockwise direction for first 10K.
• South Loop: Run next in counter-clockwise direction for second 10K.
• Additional Loop: Additional 0.7ish mile loop is run next to complete the Half Marathon.

⏰ Cut-off Time

The course closes for all participants at 12:00 pm. All Half Marathon participants must begin their 2nd lap before 9:45 am. All Half Marathon participants must begin their final lap before 11:30 am.

🔗 More Information

For additional details, visit the official race page: The Hoot Half Marathon & 10k Trail Race.