
From the Organizer
Rocky River Hilliard Hustle
Part of the Rocky River Summer Nights series!
Get ready for an evening of fun, fitness, and festivities at the Rocky River Hilliard Hustle! We've got a full lineup of activities the whole family will enjoy, including a pool party, vendor show, fitness classes, and more. Stick around afterward for live music to celebrate your hard-earned finish!
Event Details:
• Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
• Kids Sprint: 4:45 PM
• 5K Start Time: 5:45 PM
• Live Music: 7:00 PM
Race Day:
Bibs and T-Shirts (for those that signed up by the deadline) can be picked up at Hamilton Ice Arena (21018 Hilliard Blvd) beginning at 3:30pm 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:
Medals will be awarded to age group winners!
Don't Miss Out!
Register by Sept 1, 2026 to guarantee your shirt size.
Events
Weather
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
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Hilliard Hustle 5k & Kids Sprint
Sep 27, 2026