The Howard Suamico Optimist Club is proud to announce the Third Annual ‘Hit the Trails’ 5K Run/3K Walk, set for Saturday September 7, 2024. The ‘Hit the Trails’ theme of “Choose Health and Happiness” will take you through the beautiful Reforestation Camp trail system. A Cup Cake Sprint for those age 5 and under will also be back this year. Proceeds from the race will go to support the NEW Zoo & Adventure Park’s education department. *NEW* this year: the NEW Zoo’s Zoomobile will be present from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to greet participants and family members with a few of the zoo’s live Animal Ambassadors.

Please note: All activities take place at the Reforestation Camp Ski Lodge, which is located at the top of the hill beside the NEW Zoo. 

Run/Walk Activities:

• Race-Day Registration begins 7:30 a.m.
• Zoomobile on-site with live animals (weather depending) from 8:00 am. to 9:00 a.m.
• Cup Cake Sprint (ages 5 and under) begins 8:30 a.m.
• 5k Timed Run begins at 9:00 a.m.
• 3k Walk begins at 9:15 a.m.

Upon completion, all will be ushered to the Reforestation Camp Ski Lodge where awards will occur and where participants can share in post-race snacks and refreshments, social and sharable moments.

Registration is now live and interested walkers and runners can register by following this link.

Race day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 7th with the Cupcake Run starting off at 8:30 a.m. Visit the event website for more information or to register.