Tyler Hook Hillmer Sunset Trail Run - Palmer, Nebraska - Running

The Tyler Hook Hillmer Sunset Trail Run is a Running race in Palmer, Nebraska consisting of a 1 Mile and 5K.

The Tyler Hook Hillmer Sunset Trail Walk/Run. This event is in memory of Tyler Hook Hillmer who was a freshman at Palmer Public School. He lost his life in a car accident August 23, 2013. He had a smile that melted your heart and loved having fun with family & friends. His favorite time of the day was Sunset where as a family we would listen to all the sounds of nature & enjoy the sun setting! The 1 mile & 5K walk/run will start at the Palmer High School Football Field Concession Stand heading down the pavement you will go past the Rose Hill Cemetery. If you would like to stop to see Tyler for a moment going or coming his grave will be marked. There will be signs marking the turn around point for the 1 mile walk/runs. The 5K will continue on the country road where you where you will probably hear the crickets, locus, birds and see the beautiful sunset as it goes down. The trail will continue onto a minimum maintenance road. This road is scenic with trees and grass, and the possiblity of seeing a deer, rabbit or squirrel running on the road. You will continue to the turn around point on the minimum maintenance road and walk/run back the same direction on the country road, up one of our major sandy hills, past the Rose Hill Cemetery and to the finish line at the high school football field concession stand. The proceeds from the walk/run will go to the Tyler Hook Hillmer Memorial Fund to be used in a positive way that Tyler would of wanted done. We will be using the money this year for scholarships, providing trophies for the Merrick Co. 4-H Bike Rodeo, keeping balloon release & run going and tow new endeavors found on our Facebook page.

Can't wait to enjoy the beautiful Nebraska sunset and memories your your loved ones that night.