History Hustle
- Date Fri 27th June 2025
- Time 12:00PM EST
- Location Albion, Michigan
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the History Hustle, taking place on Friday, June 27, 2025, in the charming city of Albion, Calhoun! This unique event invites you to explore the rich history of Albion while participating in a fun-filled 5K run/walk, perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Bring your strollers and leashed dogs along as you traverse the scenic route, discovering intriguing facts about the city’s past, from the notorious Purple Gang to the origins of Mother’s Day.
The race kicks off at 6:30 PM, with registration check-in starting at 5:00 PM. Don’t forget to pre-register to secure your spot and take advantage of special pricing for students under 18! Every registration not only gets you moving but also supports local nonprofit organizations, with over $3,000 donated in 2023 alone. All participants will receive a finisher medal, and awards will be given to the top five men and women in individual events. Whether you run in person or choose the virtual option, your participation helps make a positive impact in the Albion community. Get ready to hustle through history!
The race kicks off at 6:30 PM, with registration check-in starting at 5:00 PM. Don’t forget to pre-register to secure your spot and take advantage of special pricing for students under 18! Every registration not only gets you moving but also supports local nonprofit organizations, with over $3,000 donated in 2023 alone. All participants will receive a finisher medal, and awards will be given to the top five men and women in individual events. Whether you run in person or choose the virtual option, your participation helps make a positive impact in the Albion community. Get ready to hustle through 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 2023, Run Albion donated over $3,000 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
This year, 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 on or before June 20th. 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 $25 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 2023, Run Albion donated over $3,000 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
This year, 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 on or before June 20th. 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 $25 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
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History Hustle 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Run Albion Socks
Fri 27th June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOON -
Kids Fun Run
Fri 27th June 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
Free
OPENS SOON -
Virtual History Hustle 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Run Albion Socks
$27.50
OPENS SOON
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