From the Organizer
RCSF Treasured Tradition Continues!
Let's keep the tradition going strong!
Let's come together again to walk, run or fly as ONE community for ONE cause: the BEST educational experience for the students of Rochester Community Schools!
About this event:
The Rochester Community Schools (RCS) Foundation Hometown Hustle, is a five-kilometer, timed or untimed fun run/walk, presented by Chief Financial Credit Union. It has become an annual treasured tradition and principal fundraiser that brings together more than 1,100 participants and onlookers to celebrate fitness, family time and donating to a great cause - enhancing the educational experience of all RCS students!
The One-Mile COLOR Fun Run is BACK!
A one-mile untimed route has been approved for runners, walkers or wannabe flyers to be plastered with different colors from head to toe!
Participants will receive a CAPE!
Once the race is over, the fun continues in the parking lot of Chief Financial Credit Union, with music, some dancing, photo ops, sponsors, and an opportunity to participate with the 5K runner/walkers around the beautiful Paint Creek Trail and City of Rochester.
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Opening Ceremony: 8 a.m.
National Anthem and Pledge; opening notes and thanks; raffle winners.
1-mile superhero color fun run: Horn goes off at 8:10 a.m. SHARP
5K run or walk: Horn goes off at 8:30 a.m.
Closing remarks and Awards at 10:00 a.m.
Cost:
$ 30 - Adult
$ 20 - RCS K-12 Student
*REGISTER 4 or more adults and receive $5 off for each adult registration!
*Every registrant will receive a swag bag that includes a t-shirt, a bib and great sponsor goodies! *All color fun run registrants will receive a cape!
REMINDER: Deadline for a guaranteed t-shirt is August 31 – registration after August 31, you will receive a different size t-shirt or a Hometown Hustle t-shirt from a previous year.
Support your school! The elementary, middle and high school with the most participants WINS $1,000 to use at their building.
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Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pontiac Wwtp, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rochester, MI
Population
76,086
as of 2023
City Elevation
804 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- 20th Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Superhero Color Run/Walk
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 20th Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Superhero Color Run/Walk?
- 20th Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Superhero Color Run/Walk is a running race held in Rochester, Michigan on September 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 20th Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Superhero Color Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Rochester, Michigan at Chief Financial Credit Union - Corporate Headquarters. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 20th Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Superhero Color Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
20th Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Superhero Color Run/Walk
Sep 19, 2026