History Hustle

  • Date Fri 27th June 2025
  • Time 12:00PM EST
  • Location Albion, Michigan
  • Price Free - $33.38
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting History Hustle on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Albion, Calhoun! This unique event invites participants to explore the rich history of Albion while taking part in a vibrant 5K run/walk. As you navigate through the historic streets, you'll discover fascinating tidbits about the town's past, including its connection to the notorious Purple Gang and the origins of Mother's Day.

Not only does your registration secure your spot, but it also supports local nonprofit organizations, with previous events contributing thousands to the community. The 5K is family-friendly, welcoming strollers and leashed dogs, and features special pricing for students under 18. With professional timing provided by the Michigan Running Foundation, participants will receive live updates and results via text. Join us at 6:30 PM for a memorable evening filled with history, community spirit, and a chance to earn awards, including a finisher medal for every participant. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while celebrating Albion's vibrant history!

Organiser's Description

You would never guess that Albion was the Sunday night hang out for the infamous Purple Gang or the two sons that started Mothers Day gave their first Mothers Day speech in Goodrich Chapel but throughout the HISTORY HUSTLE, youll learn fun facts about Albions history and pass by locations where history happened.

YOUR REGISTRATION DOES MORE THAN SECURE YOUR SPOT
When you register for a Run Albion event, you are giving back to the Albion community. With the generous support of our sponsors, we are able to cover the cost of the entire series. Each registration fee is then donated to a local nonprofit organization that provides course volunteers. In 2024, Run Albion donated $4,500 to five different nonprofits. You continue to make an impact in the Albion community with every race.

5K RUN/WALK. The 5K is open to strollers and dogs on leashes.

5K SPECIAL PRICING: Students 18 and under $10 discount off the entry fee. _Applied automatically during checkout._

CHECK-IN: 5:00pm to 6:00 PM

BE SURE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE RACE! RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS LIMITED AND THERE IS A PRICE INCREASE.

START TIME: All runners and walkers will start at 6:30pm

The MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION will professionally time the race. Your accurate chip time, current overall, and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site. Results will be posted on this race website and online at Runmichigan.com

HISTORY HUSTLE AWARDS

All participants will receive a finisher medal. Awards will also be given to the top 5 men and top 5 women for in-person individual events. Points will be awarded to all History Hustle participants, which will be used to determine series awards.

SERIES SCORING AWARDS

When you participate in Run Albion events, you're eligible for series awards when you participate in two out of the three events. For detailed scoring information, visit, runalbion.com

VIRTUAL 5K RUN/WALK

If you cannot make the Run Albion series events in person, but you would still like to participate and support the local non-profits that are beneficiaries of Run Albion's proceeds, you can complete the VIRTUAL RUN ALBION SERIES! A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the rod, or the trail, or the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. All participants will receive a medal!

WHAT: This is a virtual race, so you choose your own course and time yourself.

WHEN: Complete your race any time between June 27th and June 29th. Medals will ship by July 18, 2025.

WHERE: You choose the course and you time yourself. Text your results using the link provided when you signed up and that will be your official time.

WHY: You want to participate because you love Albion as much as we do; you just can't always be in Albion in person.

COST: The price is $30 and includes a finisher medal and race swag.

SERIES AWARDS: There will be no series awards for participants in virtual races. If you participate in 2 in-person events and 1 virtual event, you'll be eligible for in-person series awards.

Races

  • History Hustle 5K

    Incl. $3.38 Fee & Item TBD

    Fri 27th June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    $33.38

  • Kids Fun Run

    Fri 27th June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    Free

  • Virtual History Hustle 5K

    Incl. $3.38 Fee & Item TBD

    $33.38

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Location

400 S. Superior St., Albion, 49224, MI, United States

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