Run the Valley Center Hornet Hustle! Are you ready? WE ARE!!! The Valley Center Elementary Schools are back for the annual Hornet Hustle on August 29th, 2026! This community tradition has become a favorite for our families, friends and running enthusiasts alike! This family friendly event is hosted completely by volunteers, all from Abilene, West, Wheatland and Valley Park Elementary and VCIS PTOs with 100% of the proceeds to go back to all 5 schools, equally. The races will begin at 8 a.m. on August 29th at VCIS. Join us as we kick off with 5K Road Race, followed by a 2-mile Road Race, a 1-mile Family Fun/Walk Run and a ¼ mile or the 50-yard dash for our smaller runners. We have student registration for those 19 and under! Register by August 7, 2026 to ensure you get a Hornet Hustle T-Shirt! 5K Road Race Run The 5K will start and end at the Valley Center Intermediate School, loop through the City of Valley Center and is a timed event. Participants must be over the age of 12 or accompanied by an adult (18+) during the course. This is a running event only. Register before August 7, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt! 5K Race Course Route Map 2-Mile Road Race Run The 2-mile will start and end at the Valley Center Intermediate School, loop through the City of Valley Center and is a timed event. Participants must be over the age of 12 or accompanied by an adult (18+) during the course. This is a running event only. Register before August 7, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt! 2 Mile Race Course Route Map 1-Mile Run/Walk Race This 1-mile course will be located on the VCIS school grounds. A mixed course of flat, grassy, concrete and track, this race is open to runners and walkers of all ages! Families and strollers are welcome! Register before August 7, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt! No dogs on this course please! 1 mile Race/Walk Route Map 1/4 mile Fun Run for Kindergarten and 1st Grade We didn't forget about our younger runners! This event will be for kindergarten and first graders as of enrollment in Fall of 2025. The course will be held around VCIS track. Register before August 7, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt! Pre-K 50 yard Dash We even have a course for our littlest ones! This event will be for Pre-K as of enrollment in Fall of 2025. This course will be held at the VCIS Football Field. Register before August 7, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt! No Hustle Hornet Can't make it on the 6th? Maybe you'd prefer the t-shirt and just hang with the Food Trucks? We don't blame you and we got you covered too with our No Hustle Hornet, Just Here for the T-Shirt option. Register before August 7, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt! Food Trucks YES, Food Trucks AGAIN !!! Come for coffee and brunch!
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When is VC Hornet Hustle 2026 — Valley Center, KS?
VC Hornet Hustle 2026 — Valley Center, KS takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Valley Center, Kansas.
Where is VC Hornet Hustle 2026 — Valley Center, KS held?
VC Hornet Hustle 2026 — Valley Center, KS is held at Valley Center Intermediate School in Valley Center, Kansas.
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