21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run 2026 — Rochester, MI

Date
September 19, 2026
Location
Rochester, MI
Venue
Chief Financial Credit Union - Corporate Headquarters
Start Time
8:10 AM
Sunrise
7:15 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $35.00
Events
5K RUN/WALK, ADULT, TIMED BIB, 1 MILE COLOR FUN RUN, ADULT, 5K RUN/WALK, STUDENT, TIMED BIB, 1 MILE COLOR FUN RUN, STUDENT
Includes
T-Shirt
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The 20th Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Superhero Color Run/Walk takes place September 19, 2026, in Rochester, Michigan, at Chief Financial Credit Union's Corporate Headquarters. This event offers a 1-mile distance option, making it accessible for runners seeking a shorter race experience. The event starts at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $20 to $35, depending on registration timing or category. If you're traveling to Rochester for this race, you'll want accommodation within easy reach of the venue for an early start. The 1-mile format works well for those training for longer events or athletes looking for a lower-key race day.

From the Race Organizer
RCSF Treasured Tradition Continues to Support ALL Students at RCS! Let's keep the tradition going strong! Let's come together again to walk, run or stroll as ONE community for ONE cause: the BEST educational experience for all students of Rochester Community Schools! About this event: The Rochester Community Schools (RCS) Foundation Hometown Hustle, is a five-kilometer, timed or untimed fun run/walk that has become an annual treasured tradition and principal fundraiser to benefit the students of RCS! This event brings together more than 1,100 participants and onlookers to celebrate fitness, family time and all proceeds are returned to RCS to enhance the educational experience of all students! The One-Mile COLOR Fun Run is BACK! A one-mile UNTIMED route has been approved for runners, walkers or wannabe flyers to be plastered with different colors from head to toe! Participants will receive a color packet! Once the race is over, the fun continues in the parking lot of Chief Financial Credit Union, with music, some dancing, photo ops, sponsors, and an opportunity to participate with the 5K runner/walkers around the beautiful Paint Creek Trail and City of Rochester. ONE REGISTRATION - TWO RACES! NOTE: If you plan on running both races and want to be timed for the 5K run, please register for the 5K RUN/WALK | TIMED BIB and arrive at or before 8 am to run both races. SEE YOU AT THE RACE! When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Opening Ceremony: 8 a.m. National Anthem, Pledge and opening notes 1-mile color fun run: Horn goes off at 8:10 a.m. SHARP 5K run or walk: Horn goes off at 8:30 a.m. Closing remarks and awards at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $ 30 - Adult $ 20 - RCS K-12 Student *REGISTER 4 or more adults and receive $5 off for each adult registration! *Every registrant will receive a swag bag that includes a t-shirt, a bib and great sponsor goodies! *All color fun run registrants will receive an a color packet! REMINDER: Deadline for a guaranteed 2026 t-shirt is August 31 – all registrations after August 31, may receive a different size t-shirt or a Hometown Hustle t-shirt from a previous year. Support your RCS school with a BIG CHECK! $$$ For every 50 participants registered (any age), your school receives $500! The elementary, middle and high school with the most participants WINS an ADDITIONAL $1,000 to use at their building.

Course & Travel Notes

The 21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run takes place at 761 feet elevation in Rochester, Michigan, a moderate height that shouldn't require significant pacing adjustments for most runners. With sunrise at 7:16 AM and a start time of 8:10 AM, you'll have daylight from the beginning of the race on September 19th. Expect typical early fall weather with highs around 74°F and lows near 54°F, though keep in mind that about 31% of days in September see measurable rain, so pack accordingly. Oakland County International Airport is located 14.6 miles from the venue, making it a convenient option for flying in for the event.

⛰️ 761 ft elevation☀️ Typically 74°F / 54°F · 31% chance of rain✈️ Oakland County International Airport (PTK) — 14.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is 21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run 2026 — Rochester, MI?

21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run 2026 — Rochester, MI takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Rochester, Michigan.

Where is 21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run 2026 — Rochester, MI held?

21st Annual Hometown Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Color Fun Run 2026 — Rochester, MI is held at Chief Financial Credit Union - Corporate Headquarters in Rochester, Michigan.

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