Hootin an Hollarin 5k is Saturday morning

Runners and walkers are invited to participate in Ozark County’s oldest 5K, the Hootin an Hollarin 5K, set for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. “This is the granddaddy of them all,” said 5K coordinator Doug Hawkins. Walkers are also welcome and are encouraged to participate. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Gainesville High School running programs with funds split between the GHS track and field team and the GHS cross country team.  The race is a pet-friendly event,  Hawkins said. Sign up is at 7:30 a.m. race day next to Gainesville City Hall, or participants can pre-register by mail with registration forms that can be picked up at 5K sponsor Shelter Insurance or at the Ozark County Times office before the Hootin an Hollarin festival. Mail the completed form to Doug Hawkins, Shelter Insurance, P.O. Box 115, Gainesville, MO 65655.

Registration is $25 per participant. Make checks payable to Gainesville High School. All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt.

Unique custom trophies made by Todd Friese of Bargain Bin in Gainesville will be awarded to the race winners.