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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:
Wednesday, 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 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). 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