Hilliard Hustle 5k & Kids Sprint
Hilliard Hustle 5k & Kids Sprint is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Rocky River, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (56 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Rocky River Hilliard Hustle
Kick off the inaugural Rocky River Fall Festival with the Hilliard Hustle 5K & Kids Sprint! Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply looking for a fun family outing, our flat, fast course is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.
Then, make a day of it and join us from 2:00–6:00 PM for the Rocky River Fall Festival, featuring a pumpkin patch, inflatables, the CLE Market, food trucks, live music, and so much more!
NEW in 2026! Custom Finisher Medals for the first 200 participants!
Event Details:
• Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
• Kids Sprint: 9:45 AM
• 5K Start Time: 10:00 AM
Race Day:
Bibs, T-Shirts and Finisher Medals (for the first 200 participants) can be picked up at Hamilton Ice Arena (21018 Hilliard Blvd) beginning at 9:00am on race day.
Course Description – Flat & Fast!
Get ready for a great race on our newly improved, flat, and fast course! Runners will start in front of the Hamilton Ice Arena and complete a loop around City Hall Park. From there, the route heads west on Hilliard Boulevard before turning right onto Country Club Drive. You'll enjoy a scenic loop around Devin Hill Road & Country Club Blvd. before rejoining Hilliard and continuing west toward the Westlake city line. The course then turns back east for a strong finish at the City Hall Campus. Participants can cool off at the Spray Ground after crossing the finish line!
Awards:
Ribbon Slides will be awarded to age group winners!
Don't Miss Out!
Register by Sept 1, 2026 to guarantee your shirt size. Custom Finisher Medals for the first 200 participants!
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
72°
Typical Low
53°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cleveland, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rocky River, OH
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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56
Days to train
- Race
- Hilliard Hustle 5k & Kids Sprint
- Date
- September 27, 2026
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Hilliard Hustle 5k & Kids Sprint
Sep 27, 2026