ROOT TO RISE WELLNESS FESTIVAL + 5K IN HICO, TX

Join us April 4-6, 2025, for the inaugural Root to Rise Wellness Festival in historic Hico, Texas. Kick off your Saturday with an invigorating 5K run through the beautiful Texas landscape, then dive into a weekend filled with transformative yoga classes, invigorating fitness sessions, or soothing sound baths. Whether you’re a free-spirited hippie or a rugged cowboy, we’ve created the perfect experience to support your healthy lifestyle. Recharge your mind, body, and spirit—this is a weekend you won’t want to miss!

Tickets start at $30 for the 5K only, $75 for a Saturday pass to all events, and $150 for the entire weekend! Souvenir t-shirts for all attendees. Single classes will be available for registration on a very limited basis.

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Friday, April 4

Check-in and Belly Dancing

After your scenic Texas drive to Hico, grab a bite at one of the notable eateries, including Hico Business of the Year, Oma Leen's, and make your way to The Rooted Soul Yoga + Wellness to claim your wristband. Get ready to shake your hips with Dahlia, our skilled guest instructor for Belly Dance Fusion. Rest your head at one of the historic hotels or quaint Airbnb's in town to get ready for a full day of fitness and fun!

Find lodging at visithicotexas.com

Saturday, April 5

5K Registration

5K and Wellness Festival

Choose your own wellness adventure with a fully packed schedule of fitness, mindfulness and holistic health options on this spring Saturday.

Kick off your day with the 5K Fun Run sponsored by Uplift Fitness or Sunrise Yoga in the park. The Rooted Soul Yoga + Wellness will also be hosting Beginner and Power Hour Yoga at 9 and 10 AM.

After fueling up for lunch at one of Hico's many distinct eateries...

Shop the outdoor market and Hico Health Fair
Walk to the City Park Pavilion for Animal Flow or Acro Yoga
Chill at Peppermint Park and enjoy Slow Flow class
Close your day with a Candlelight Meditation and Sound Bath at The Rooted Soul studio

5K registration is $30 and can be purchased separately. Your weekend or day pass gains access to all fitness and yoga classes. The market and health fair are free to the public.

Sunday, April 6

Closing Sessions with Christy

Feel free to luxuriate in your cozy bed at one of Hico's many lodgings. If you crave one last dose of mindful magic before you hit the road home, join us for Sunrise Yoga at Peppermint Park and then a final Morning Meditation at The Rooted Soul studio. We promise to lift your spirits and carry you through your week ahead.

Closing Sessions are included with the weekend pass.

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Schedule

We have multiple locations within Hico where you can find exciting classes, all included with your day or weekend pass:

FRIDAY:

Belly Dance Fusion

SATURDAY:

7 AM Sunrise Yoga

5 PM Slow Flow Yoga

@PEPPERMINT PARK

9 AM Beginner Yoga

10 AM Power Yoga