

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Hootie Hoo 8k, 5k, Hoot X2
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Run, Walk, or Fly into Spring at Hootie Hoo!
Hoo’s ready to spread their wings and welcome Spring? The season of fresh blooms and crisp air is near, and what better way to celebrate than by getting active! Whether you’ve been training for a Spring Marathon or your couch has become your favorite spot lately, there’s no judgment here—you're looking at a judgment-free zone. Grab a friend, pick your path, and let’s get moving! Whether you’re up for an 8K on scenic trails or a 5K on a smooth paved bike path, there’s a perfect route for every fitness level. Let’s make this Spring the season of new energy and fresh starts!

Choose your distance &amp; terrain!
*The 8K is on trails and the 5K is on a paved bike path!

What's Included in Registration?
3 different distances + terrains offered: 8K trail or 5K paved OR HOOT X 2 (8K + 5K)
Choice of custom event tech running cap (retail value of $35) or lightweight tech shirt
unique finisher gift to get you excited for Spring! (small wooden box with seed packet!)
Age group awards
Raffle Prizes
Post race refreshments
Race day photos
*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 an award!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/utica/hootie-hoo-8k-5k-hoot-x2/200029474603123
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, workshops, marathons
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 154

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ShelbyTownship/HOOTIEHOO8K?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=utica-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Utica
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: River Bends Park
- **lat**: 42.651463287768
- **long**: -83.055095672607
- **full address**: River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road,Utica, Michigan, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Eastside Racing Company (https://allevents.in/org/eastside-racing-company/11471613)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9c1ef756ac9e63290ae6d4a3ee0cbb5dda545a62c76413953708c9021acfead3-rimg-w300-h300-dcababbe-gmir?v=1773966588

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** River Bends Park, 5700 22 Mile Road,Utica, Michigan, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Eastside Racing Company
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, trips-adventures, workshops, marathons
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hootie Hoo 8k, 5k, Hoot X2 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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