From the Organizer
2026 Hotcake Hustle
EVERY REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A FREE PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST ON SITE AFTER THE RACE. ADDITIONAL BREAKFASTS MAY BE PURCHASED FOR A MINIMUM $5 DONATION.
PACKET PICK UP WILL BEGIN AT 7:30 AM RACE MORNING.
IN PERSON RUNNERS WILL BE DONE AS A WATERFALL START (JUST LIKE LAST YEAR). BASED ON CHIP TIMING EVERYONE'S INDIVIDUAL TIME WILL START AS THEY CROSS THE START LINE AND END WHEN THEY FINISH. THE CLOCK WILL BE STARTED AS A GUIDE FOR SPECTATORS, BUT THE TIMER WILL HAVE THE OFFICIAL TIMING BASED ON THE CHIPS.
Custom Finisher Medals for ALL Participants, with custom colors for top 2 finishers in each age group / TROPHIES WILL BE FOR THE OVERALL WINNER FOR MEN AND WOMEN. This year's medals will also celebrate the 250 year anniversary of the United States!!
Location Information
Comstock Community Center, 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
About This Event
The 13th Annual Sunrise 5K Run is sponsored by Kalamazoo Sunrise Kiwanis. Your local Kiwanis club has been donating to many causes to help educate and keep your children safe for over thirty years. Past projects include donations to Burn Camp, First Day Show Fund, writing competitions with our three local school districts, and supporting the local Little League just to name a few. Your registration fee will be used to ensure similar programs will continue receiving support from your community. Thank you again for a great THIRTY years!! As always the children appreciate your support!
Event Location and Features
- The Hotcake Hustle will be held at the Comstock Community Center.
- The run/walk course will be an out-and-back course on the KRV Trail
- A Pancake and Sausage Breakfast - breakfast is included for all participants,
The Kalamazoo Sunrise Kiwanis Raffle Drawing - Buy tickets and Win!!
- Raffle tickets are $20.00 per ticket
- Buy a raffle ticket and have a chance to win the following prizes:
- First Prize - (1 Drawing) $1,000.00
- Second Prize - (1 Drawing) $500.00
- Third Prize - (3 Drawings) $100.00
- Additional Prizes - (10 Drawings) $20.00
- **Go to the Event Store on the registration page to buy tickets (Find the Store tab in the registration tool bar - left side of page**
- DRAWING DATE 10/10/2026 (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN)
Event Schedule
- Packet Pickup - 7:30 am
- Event Start Time - 9:00 am
Registration Fees and Deadlines
- Pre-Registration (Early registration closes October 12th - 11:59 pm)
- Early Runner Registration….. $40.00
- Guaranteed Tee Shirt Deadline (SEPTEMBER 26TH)
Age Categories and Awards
- Custom trophy for the overall winners
- Custom Finisher Medals for ALL Participants, with custom colors for top 2 finishers in each age group
- Male & Female age groups 12 and Under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Over
Event Timing and Results
Timing will be done by Southwest Michigan Timing. Results will be posted at the event and online at http://www.southwestmichigantiming.com.
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
64°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Kalamazoo Battle Ck Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kalamazoo, MI
Population
73,132
as of 2023
Elevation
763 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 41 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hotcake Hustle?
- Hotcake Hustle is a running race held in Kalamazoo, Michigan on October 10, 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 Hotcake Hustle?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan at 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hotcake Hustle?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hotcake Hustle
Oct 10, 2026