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I will be holding the fourth annual, Dashing for Donuts 5K and kids 1 mile fun run on June 7th! We will be running the same course as last year. It will be held on the El Dorado Trail from the new bridge at Missouri Flat Road. It is an out and back race. Once you're finished, you get a donut and a medal. The 5K race will happen first and then we will have the kids 1 mile race.
All proceeds from the race will go to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, (NOCC) -Team Teal. I am a 16 year survivor of ovarian cancer and a team member of NOCC - Team Teal. NOCC helps all women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and educates along with supporting them.
Packet pick-up will be at Kaia Fit, 4615 Missouri Flat Road #5, 4 pm to 5:30 pm on Friday, June 5th or 8:30 am to 10 am on Saturday, June 6th. You may also pick-up the morning of the race at the race location.
The last day to register and guarantee your shirt size is: May 31st.
Dogs are allowed on the course but you will have to start in the back. Thank you for your support!
Packet Pickup will be outside Kaia Fit in Placerville. 4615 Missouri Flat Road, Placerville.
Friday, June 5th, 4 pm - 5:30 pm.
Saturday, June 6th, 8:30 am - 10:00 am.
Sunday, June 7th; Race Day, 7:30 am by start line. The timer used is the one that is used by our Cross Country Finals. No chip needed.
Race Day will be great! Every participant will get a donut when finished along with cold water. Awards will be for the top three women, top three men, top three girls, and top three boys. There will also be age group awards for 1st-3rd place, 10 year increments.
Race Day:
8:00 am 5k starts
9:00 am Awards for 5k
9:05 am 1 mile kids run begins with awards immediately after it is completed.
Are you looking for a fun run for a great cause? If so, HoC 5k, 10k and half marathon is just what you are looking for! Proceeds from this race go directly back to youth of BOMUSD (Black Oak Mines Unified School District) to inspire their future success through agriculture, engineering and VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts). In addition, a percentage of the funds will also be used to scholarship a child to attend Camp Taylor, a camp specifically designed for youth with heart disease.
Register by September 30 to receive a HoC cotton t-shirt with registration. All half marathon participants receive something new for 2025 (TBD). Check out our Instagram or Facebook page for a photo of the design.
This is a family friendly event and we highly encourage you to bring the whole family! We offer a family discount package for immediate family members for the 5k and 10k distance! If you want to participate in the event without your child, take advantage of our $8 per child - child care for children ages 3 and up! We will have a post race pancake breakfast.
The Heart of Cool Trail Run traverses some of the best trails Cool, CA and the Sierra Foothills have to offer. Run on the same trails as many of the famous local (and world renowned) events such as Western States 100 Mile, Way too Cool 50k, Rio Del Lago 100 Mile, and many more!
To reduce waste and the possibility of littering our trails, this will be a cup free event. Be sure to bring a cup or water bottle that can be refilled at aid stations.
Packet and bib pick up will be on Race Day.
Registration will be available online until the start of each event!
We can always use volunteers for this event. If you are able to lend a hand during the race, or the day before, please click on the Volunteer tab.