About the Boomer’s Bangin’ Soup Trail Run 10K and 5K
The race runs on trail at Hillside Park, a wooded setting that fits the late-season timing well. Both a shorter and a longer distance share the same general course, so you get a true trail feel without a particularly technical route. The park keeps things grounded, and the surroundings are quiet enough that it reads more like a neighborhood trail outing than a big event.
The post-race spread is the draw after you finish. There is soup, grilled hotdogs, and fresh fruit waiting at the finish area, which makes a cold morning feel worth it. The race benefits a free mammography program, so the crowd tends to arrive knowing that.
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Distances & Start Times
10K11/8/2026 10:00$40
5K11/8/2026 10:00$40
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