Hornet Holiday Hustle
Hornet Holiday Hustle is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Mount Sterling, IL, with entry fees from $20 to $35.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Location
- 200 Damon Rd, Mount Sterling, IL
- Price
- $20–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join Us for the Hornet Holiday Hustle!
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Clark Park • Mt. Sterling, Illinois
Get into the holiday spirit and lace up your running shoes for the Hornet Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kids 1K Run!
Whether you're a competitive runner, a casual walker, or a family looking for a fun holiday activity, the Hornet Holiday Hustle offers something for everyone.
Run for fun. Walk for a cause. Support our Hornets!
More Than a Race!
Best of all, your participation supports a great local cause!
Proceeds from the Hornet Holiday Hustle benefit high school track and field and the ball field, helping provide opportunities and facilities for our community's student-athletes.
Every registration and every donation helps strengthen the future of local athletics.
Race Day Schedule
Sunday, December 6, 2026
| 1:30 PM | Kids 1K Run |
| 2:00 PM | Hornet Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk |
| Location | Clark Park, Mt. Sterling, Illinois |
A Scenic New Course
The 5K begins and finishes at Clark Park in Mt. Sterling, taking participants along the new trail toward Mt. Sterling Lake and back.
Enjoy the scenery, fresh December air, and the excitement of running or walking with friends and neighbors while supporting local athletics.
The Kids 1K Run follows a route around Clark Park, giving younger participants their own opportunity to enjoy race day.
Registration & Race Perks
Hornet Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Registration: $35
Take advantage of discounted rate, the registration fee increases to $45 on November 16, 2026
Your chip-timed 5K registration includes:
- Long-sleeve running shirt
- Finisher medal
- Eligibility for age-group awards
- Swag bag filled with goodies from local businesses
- A scenic 5K course and a great afternoon supporting student-athletes
Kids 1K Run
Registration: $20
Young runners can join the holiday fun with a 1K course around Clark Park.
- Long-sleeve running shirt
- Finisher medal
- Swag bag filled with goodies from local businesses
This is a fun run / walk with no race timing.
It's a wonderful opportunity for children to participate in the excitement of race day, enjoy an active afternoon, and be part of the Hornet Holiday Hustle celebration!
Help Build a Stronger Future for Our Hornets!
Every Young Athlete Deserves an Opportunity.
The Hornet Holiday Hustle is about more than crossing a finish line. It's about coming together as a community to invest in the next generation of athletes.
From a student's first experience on the track to the excitement of competing on the ball field, school athletics help develop confidence, discipline, teamwork, and friendships that can last a lifetime.
Your additional donation helps support high school track and field and the ball field, contributing to opportunities for local students.
You Don't Have to Run to Make a Difference!
Whether you give $10, $25, $50, or more, every contribution helps support our local athletes.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
A special thank-you to the Mt. Sterling Park District for supporting the Hornet Holiday Hustle.
We're grateful for the generous support of our sponsors and local businesses who help make this community event possible.
Run. Walk. Celebrate. Give Back!
Join us Sunday, December 6, at Clark Park for the Hornet Holiday Hustle!
Events
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
44°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Perry 6 Nw, 13 mi from the venue.
About Mount Sterling, IL
Nearest Airport
UIN
Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field · 24 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 87 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Hornet Holiday Hustle
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- 200 Damon Rd, Mount Sterling, IL
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Hornet Holiday Hustle
Dec 6, 2026