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Roots & Ruts – 2025

Join us for the 12th Annual
“Roots & Ruts” Trail Race

Friday, September 12th, 2025
6:00 PM Start Time

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’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

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.

REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED BY 1PM, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27th 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 27th.

Registration online only. For questions call our office at 780-532-6637.

PACKAGE PICKUP

Early package pick-up:
Thursday, September 11th
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 12th 3:30pm – 5:30pm
South Bear Creek Park Pavilion
Please complete ONLINE WAIVER prior to package pickup.

EVENT START TIMES

10km Run – 6:00 PM
5km Run/Walk – 6:15 PM
3km Run/Walk – 6:30 PM

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 13th, 20th, 27th and September 3rd & 10th). 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/

ROOTS & RUTS 2024 RESULTS

10km Racers – https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=365594

5km Racers – https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=365595

3km Racers – https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=365596

ROOTS & RUTS 2023 RESULTS

10km Racers – https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=328584

5km Racers – https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=328585

3km Racers – https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=328586

ROOTS & RUTS 2022 RESULTS

10km Racers – https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=290490

5km Racers – https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=290483