21ST Annual
21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run
21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Rochester, MI, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
RCSF Treasured Tradition Continues to Support ALL Students at RCS!
Let's keep the tradition going strong!
Let's come together again to walk, run or stroll as ONE community for ONE cause: the BEST educational experience for all 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 that has become an annual treasured tradition and principal fundraiser to benefit the students of RCS! This event brings together more than 1,100 participants and onlookers to celebrate fitness, family time and all proceeds are returned to RCS to enhance the educational experience of all 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 color packet!
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.
ONE REGISTRATION - TWO RACES!
NOTE: If you plan on running both races and want to be timed for the 5K run, please register for the 5K RUN/WALK | TIMED BIB and arrive at or before 8 am to run both races. SEE YOU AT THE RACE!
When: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Opening Ceremony: 8 a.m.
National Anthem, Pledge and opening notes
1-mile 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 9:30 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 an a color packet!
REMINDER: Deadline for a guaranteed 2026 t-shirt is August 31 – all registrations after August 31, may receive a different size t-shirt or a Hometown Hustle t-shirt from a previous year.
Support your RCS school with a BIG CHECK! $$$
For every 50 participants registered (any age), your school receives $500! The elementary, middle and high school with the most participants WINS an ADDITIONAL $1,000 to use at their building.
Events
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, 7 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
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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51
Days to train
- Race
- 21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run
Sep 19, 2026