Join us for the 13th Annual “Roots & Ruts” Trail Raceon Friday, September 11th, 2026.
With 3km, 5km & 10km race distances, this event has something for all fitness ability levels!
Run or Walk… have fun with friends and experience South Bear Creek Park’s Waxwing Trails.
REGISTRATION RATES
3km Walk/Run
Adults (18+)…………………….$45.00
Youth (17 & under)….…………$25.00
5km Walk/Run
Adults (18+)…………………….$55.00
Youth (17 & under)…….………$25.00
10km Run
Adults (18+)…………………….$60.00
Youth (17 & under)…..…………$30.00
EVENT START TIMES
10km Run – 6:00 PM
5km Run/Walk – 6:15 PM
3km Run/Walk – 6:30 PM
REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BY 1PM, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26th WILL RECEIVE PERSONALIZED BIBS!
Registration includes an all “NEW” Roots & Ruts finisher medal, meal & refreshments…
After the run, enjoy getting together with everyone for some awesome eats, including a post-race chili dinner (vegetarian option available) and refreshments. Awards will be presented post-race based on top 3 Runners, both Male & Female, in each Distance Category.
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
Roots & Ruts Tech-T-shirt…….$27.00/ea
*T-shirt Add-on will be offered until Wednesday, August 26th.
Registration online only.
For questions email
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PACKAGE PICKUP
Early package pick-up:
Thursday, September 10th
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Ernie’s Sports Experts
Please complete ONLINE WAIVER prior to package pickup.
Day of Race package pick-up (out of town racers only):
Friday, September 11th 3:30pm – 5:30pm
South Bear Creek Park Pavilion
Please complete ONLINE WAIVER prior to package pickup.
VOLUNTEERING
Interested in volunteering? We would love to have you! CLICK HERE to sign up!
GROUP TRAINING
Our “WAXWING WEDNESDAY” TRAINING GROUP will take place for 4 weeks leading up to the race (Wednesday, August 12th, 19th, 26th and September 2nd). Whether you are interested in learning the route or just looking for some fun people to hit the trails with, you can’t go wrong with our Wednesday run group! 3 distances available… 3k, 5k and 10k! Run or walk, all levels welcome! We will meet at the Bear Paw Golf Course at 6:00 pm each week and start promptly at 6:15 pm. *Remember to bring hydration, wear trail shoes and pack bear spray if you have it!
PRE-ORDER your Chicken Wing Order for after Waxwing Wednesday Run Group ONLINE at:
https://gonitehawk.com/fitness-trail-training/waxwing-wednesday/
REFUND POLICY.
All race entries are non-refundable. Race registrations may be transferred to another racer prior to race day. Email
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