History Hustle
- Date Fri 26th June 2026
- Time 6:20PM EDT
- Location Albion, Michigan
- Price Free - $33.38
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting History Hustle event on Friday, June 26, 2026, in the charming town of Albion, Calhoun! This unique 5K run/walk is not just a race; it's a journey through time where participants will uncover fascinating facts about Albionβs rich history. As you stride past notable locations, you'll learn about the infamous Purple Gang and the origins of Mother's Day right in Goodrich Chapel.
The 5K event welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and even dogs on leashes, making it a perfect outing for the whole family. Start time is set for 6:30 PM, with check-in from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Plus, every registration goes beyond securing your spot; it supports local nonprofit organizations, ensuring that your participation makes a positive impact in the community. Participants will receive a finisher medal, and awards will be presented to the top five men and women. Donβt miss this opportunity to enjoy a vibrant community event while celebrating Albionβs history!
The 5K event welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and even dogs on leashes, making it a perfect outing for the whole family. Start time is set for 6:30 PM, with check-in from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Plus, every registration goes beyond securing your spot; it supports local nonprofit organizations, ensuring that your participation makes a positive impact in the community. Participants will receive a finisher medal, and awards will be presented to the top five men and women. Donβt miss this opportunity to enjoy a vibrant community event while celebrating Albionβs 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
SIGN UP FOR OTHER RACES IN THE SERIES
Interested in participating in some of the other Run Albion events, check out each of the individual events at the links below
Run the Rock - Friday, April 24th [https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Albion/RunAlbionRunTheRock]
Forks 5K - Friday, September 18th [https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Albion/Forks5KRunAlbionSeries]
Foundry Mile - Saturday, September 20th
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.
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
SIGN UP FOR OTHER RACES IN THE SERIES
Interested in participating in some of the other Run Albion events, check out each of the individual events at the links below
Run the Rock - Friday, April 24th [https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Albion/RunAlbionRunTheRock]
Forks 5K - Friday, September 18th [https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Albion/Forks5KRunAlbionSeries]
Foundry Mile - Saturday, September 20th
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.
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