Roots & Ruts 2026

Join us for the 13th Annual “Roots & Ruts” Trail Race

Friday, September 11th, 2026 – 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.

Race Registration Rates

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, Snacks & refreshments after the run…

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 the ONLINE WAIVER before 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! 

REFUND POLICY.
All race entries are non-refundable. Race registrations may be transferred to another racer before race day. Email racedirector@gonitehawk.com to request changes.