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calendar_today 06 Sep, 2026
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RegisterJoin us at the HOOT! Run, hike, or volunteer!
In the early morning hours the elusive and fiercely predatory population of owls have haunted Rocks and Roots trail runners since time began.
Given their mysterious nocturnal habitats and often eerie vocalizations, owls are ripe fodder for superstitions. Owls have been considered omens of good luck, bad fortune, impending doom, wisdom, foolishness, evil and witchcraft, and even predictors of weather. Bizarre examples of owl mythology abound around the globe.
Behold the HOOT! While summer on the trails offers some of the best trail conditions, there is no shortage of challenge to be had! The rocks, the roots, and the heat of summer bring you our shortest distances, and the only half marathon we host on the trail.
When - Sunday, September 6th. All races start at 8am.
What - 10K, and Half Marathon Trail Race
Where - The Rocks and Roots Trail at Alum Creek State Park. The start of the race is located just off of Hollenback Rd and just south of the dog park(3993 Hollenback Rd Lewis Center, OH 43035).
Cost - Our races typically sell out 2-6 weeks prior to race day. Please note: The Hoot has a NO REFUND and NO BIB TRANSFER policy for all events.
Through May 31st - $45
June 1st - June 30th - $50
July 1st – July 30th - $55
August 1st - August 31st - $60
September 1st - Race Day - $70
What do you get?
Packet Pick Up
The Course - Course layout is subject to change. Click here to view the Rocks And Roots Trail Map!
Cut-off Time
The course closes for all participants at 12:00pm. All Half Marathon participants must begin their 2nd lap before 9:45am. All Half Marathon participants must begin their final lap before 11:30am.
Sep 06, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Road running
249 days remaining
Sep 06, 2026
Distance — Half-Marathon
Type — Road running
249 days remaining
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Lewis Center.
Lewis Center is an unincorporated community in northwestern Orange Township, Delaware County, Ohio, United States, in the Columbus metropolitan area.
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