The Hawthorn Half Day course takes place on a 5k loop which resides entirely within Hawthorn Park. The vast majority of the course takes place on trails which are mostly dirt or well mowed grass. One of the trails has a segment of crushed gravel and approximately a 1/2 mile of the course takes place on paved roads through the campground of the park.

The 5k course can be described as mostly flat with approximately 2 descents and 2 climbs with the rest of the course as lightly rolling.

With 30 minutes remaining in the race, runners may begin the 1/2 mile loop for the remainder of the race. Runners will not be allowed to go out on the 5K loop once there is less than 30 minutes left in the race. Team's runners must continue in the same order as held throughout the day.

This 1/2 mile loop will take place on a flat and completely paved road within the park.