Hotcake Hustle
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Price $43.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a delightful day of fitness and fun at the Hotcake Hustle on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Kalamazoo! This exciting event will take place at the Comstock Community Center, featuring an exhilarating out-and-back 5K run/walk on the KRV Trail. All registered participants will be treated to a complimentary pancake and sausage breakfast after crossing the finish line, with additional breakfasts available for a minimum $5 donation.
The Hotcake Hustle is not just about running; it's a celebration of community spirit and support for local causes, with proceeds benefiting the Kalamazoo Sunrise Kiwanis. Participants can look forward to custom finisher medals for everyone and special trophies for the top two finishers in each age group, as well as overall winners in the men's and women's categories. The event kicks off with packet pickup at 7:30 AM, followed by the race starting at 9:00 AM. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes, including a grand prize of $1,000! Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event that promises to be both rewarding and delicious!
The Hotcake Hustle is not just about running; it's a celebration of community spirit and support for local causes, with proceeds benefiting the Kalamazoo Sunrise Kiwanis. Participants can look forward to custom finisher medals for everyone and special trophies for the top two finishers in each age group, as well as overall winners in the men's and women's categories. The event kicks off with packet pickup at 7:30 AM, followed by the race starting at 9:00 AM. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and a chance to win fantastic raffle prizes, including a grand prize of $1,000! Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event that promises to be both rewarding and delicious!
Organiser's Description
2026 HOTCAKE HUSTLE
EVERY REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A FREE PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST ON SITE AFTER THE RACE. ADDITIONAL BREAKFASTS MAY BE PURCHASED FOR A MINIMUM $5 DONATION.
PACKET PICK UP WILL BEGIN AT 7:30 AM RACE MORNING.
IN PERSON RUNNERS WILL BE DONE AS A WATERFALL START (JUST LIKE LAST YEAR). BASED ON CHIP TIMING EVERYONE'S INDIVIDUAL TIME WILL START AS THEY CROSS THE START LINE AND END WHEN THEY FINISH. THE CLOCK WILL BE STARTED AS A GUIDE FOR SPECTATORS, BUT THE TIMER WILL HAVE THE OFFICIAL TIMING BASED ON THE CHIPS.
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, WITH CUSTOM COLORS FOR TOP 2 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP / TROPHIES WILL BE FOR THE OVERALL WINNER FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THIS YEAR'S MEDALS WILL ALSO CELEBRATE THE 250 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES!!
LOCATION INFORMATION
Comstock Community Center, 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The 13th Annual Sunrise 5K Run is sponsored by Kalamazoo Sunrise Kiwanis. Your local Kiwanis club has been donating to many causes to help educate and keep your children safe for over thirty years. Past projects include donations to Burn Camp, First Day Show Fund, writing competitions with our three local school districts, and supporting the local Little League just to name a few. Your registration fee will be used to ensure similar programs will continue receiving support from your community. Thank you again for a great THIRTY years!! As always the children appreciate your support!
EVENT LOCATION AND FEATURES
* The Hotcake Hustle will be held at the Comstock Community Center.
* The run/walk course will be an out-and-back course on the KRV Trail
* A Pancake and Sausage Breakfast - breakfast is included for all participants,
THE KALAMAZOO SUNRISE KIWANIS RAFFLE DRAWING - BUY TICKETS AND WIN!!
* Raffle tickets are $20.00 per ticket
* Buy a raffle ticket and have a chance to win the following prizes:
* First Prize - (1 Drawing) $1,000.00
* Second Prize - (1 Drawing) $500.00
* Third Prize - (3 Drawings) $100.00
* Additional Prizes - (10 Drawings) $20.00
* **Go to the Event Store on the registration page to buy tickets (Find the Store tab in the registration tool bar - left side of page**
* DRAWING DATE 10/10/2026 (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN)
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Packet Pickup - 7:30 am
* Event Start Time - 9:00 am
REGISTRATION FEES AND DEADLINES
* Pre-Registration (Early registration closes October 12th - 11:59 pm)
* Early Runner Registration.. $40.00
* GUARANTEED TEE SHIRT DEADLINE (SEPTEMBER 26TH)
AGE CATEGORIES AND AWARDS
* Custom trophy for the overall winners
* CUSTOM FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, WITH CUSTOM COLORS FOR TOP 2 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP
* Male & Female age groups 12 and Under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Over
EVENT TIMING AND RESULTS
Timing will be done by Southwest Michigan Timing. Results will be posted at the event and online at http://www.southwestmichigantiming.com.
EVERY REGISTERED PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A FREE PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST ON SITE AFTER THE RACE. ADDITIONAL BREAKFASTS MAY BE PURCHASED FOR A MINIMUM $5 DONATION.
PACKET PICK UP WILL BEGIN AT 7:30 AM RACE MORNING.
IN PERSON RUNNERS WILL BE DONE AS A WATERFALL START (JUST LIKE LAST YEAR). BASED ON CHIP TIMING EVERYONE'S INDIVIDUAL TIME WILL START AS THEY CROSS THE START LINE AND END WHEN THEY FINISH. THE CLOCK WILL BE STARTED AS A GUIDE FOR SPECTATORS, BUT THE TIMER WILL HAVE THE OFFICIAL TIMING BASED ON THE CHIPS.
CUSTOM FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, WITH CUSTOM COLORS FOR TOP 2 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP / TROPHIES WILL BE FOR THE OVERALL WINNER FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THIS YEAR'S MEDALS WILL ALSO CELEBRATE THE 250 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES!!
LOCATION INFORMATION
Comstock Community Center, 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The 13th Annual Sunrise 5K Run is sponsored by Kalamazoo Sunrise Kiwanis. Your local Kiwanis club has been donating to many causes to help educate and keep your children safe for over thirty years. Past projects include donations to Burn Camp, First Day Show Fund, writing competitions with our three local school districts, and supporting the local Little League just to name a few. Your registration fee will be used to ensure similar programs will continue receiving support from your community. Thank you again for a great THIRTY years!! As always the children appreciate your support!
EVENT LOCATION AND FEATURES
* The Hotcake Hustle will be held at the Comstock Community Center.
* The run/walk course will be an out-and-back course on the KRV Trail
* A Pancake and Sausage Breakfast - breakfast is included for all participants,
THE KALAMAZOO SUNRISE KIWANIS RAFFLE DRAWING - BUY TICKETS AND WIN!!
* Raffle tickets are $20.00 per ticket
* Buy a raffle ticket and have a chance to win the following prizes:
* First Prize - (1 Drawing) $1,000.00
* Second Prize - (1 Drawing) $500.00
* Third Prize - (3 Drawings) $100.00
* Additional Prizes - (10 Drawings) $20.00
* **Go to the Event Store on the registration page to buy tickets (Find the Store tab in the registration tool bar - left side of page**
* DRAWING DATE 10/10/2026 (YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN)
EVENT SCHEDULE
* Packet Pickup - 7:30 am
* Event Start Time - 9:00 am
REGISTRATION FEES AND DEADLINES
* Pre-Registration (Early registration closes October 12th - 11:59 pm)
* Early Runner Registration.. $40.00
* GUARANTEED TEE SHIRT DEADLINE (SEPTEMBER 26TH)
AGE CATEGORIES AND AWARDS
* Custom trophy for the overall winners
* CUSTOM FINISHER MEDALS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS, WITH CUSTOM COLORS FOR TOP 2 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP
* Male & Female age groups 12 and Under, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and Over
EVENT TIMING AND RESULTS
Timing will be done by Southwest Michigan Timing. Results will be posted at the event and online at http://www.southwestmichigantiming.com.
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.90
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