Hooters River, Roots & Ruts Trail Run
Updated
Sunday, January 3, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in Alva (19130 N River Rd). Distances: 10 miles. Entry from $50; the 10 miles goes from $50 to $60 after December 2.
Course and race notes
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, January 3
2027 · in 57 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
10 miles
Price
$50
Plus the platform's processing fee
10 miles goes up after Wed Dec 2 (in 25 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 2 (in 56 days)
Opened Aug 28, 2026
Race day in Alva
Weather
75° / 50°F
Typical high and low for January 3.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, La Belle, FL (13.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:15 AM – 5:45 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 45 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Parking Lot #10.2 mi
- Parking Lot #20.5 mi
3 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Jan 2
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.