# Event Details - **Event Name**: Roots & Ruts Trail Race 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: 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 racedirector@gonitehawk.com or call our office at 780-532-6637. 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 racedirector@gonitehawk.com to request changes. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grande-prairie/roots-and-ruts-trail-race-2026/200029298900344 - **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, workshops, volunteering, marathons - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 42 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Grande Prairie - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: South Bear Creek Park - **lat**: 55.135749353553 - **long**: -118.79400941972 - **full address**: South Bear Creek Park, 6557 100 St, Grande Prairie, AB T8W, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Roots & Ruts Trail Race 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/2424b1eaac74b0dcb04b6b3516ae3e41ff17538ba95a070c76a1f529e4c0651a-rimg-w1200-h676-dc01608b-gmir?v=1775557420 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Roots & Ruts Trail Race 2026 being held? - **A:** Roots & Ruts Trail Race 2026 takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at South Bear Creek Park, 6557 100 St, Grande Prairie, AB T8W, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Roots & Ruts Trail Race 2026? - **A:** Roots & Ruts Trail Race 2026 is organized by Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Roots & Ruts Trail Race 2026 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grande Prairie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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