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Hooters River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run

Hooters River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run

calendar_today January 3, 2027 location_on 19130 N River Rd, Alva, Central Florida 33920

About This Event

The Hooters River, Roots & Ruts is a great opportunity to experience Florida trail running at its finest. It is suited for experienced trail runners and novices.

 

While not a course for a PR, it will go down in your log book as a special run. The is a 10 Mile Trail Run utilizing both sides of the park: the wide nature trails on the south side and the single lane mountain bike trails on the north side.  The race is limited to 350 competitors.

 

Course Time Limit: 3 hours

 

On line registration closes at 5 p.m. on Saturday January 4, 2025.  Race is capped at 350 participants. There will be NO race day registration, NO exceptions.  Participants must pickup bibs and packets race morning beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Caloosahatchee Regional Park pavilion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Hooters River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run 2027?
Hooters River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run takes place on Sunday, January 3, 2027 in Alva, Florida.
Where does Hooters River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run take place?
Hooters River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run is held at 19130 N River Rd in Alva, Florida (Central Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.
How do I register for Hooters River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run?
Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.
Is there a promo code for Hooters River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run?
Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.

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Hooters River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run

January 3, 2027

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