Hotcake Hustle
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Price $43.90
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 12th Annual Hotcake Hustle, taking place on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, at the Comstock Community Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan! This exciting event features a fun-filled race day with a 5K run/walk along the scenic KRV Trail, perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. Every registered participant will be treated to a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast after the race, with additional breakfasts available for a minimum $5 donation—fueling your post-race celebration!
Packet pickup begins at 7:30 AM, with the race starting at 9:00 AM. The Hotcake Hustle employs a waterfall start format, ensuring that each runner's time is accurately recorded via chip timing. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group, and custom trophies will be presented to the overall winners in both men's and women's categories. Join us for a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and, of course, mouthwatering pancakes! Don’t miss your chance to participate in this beloved local tradition while supporting great causes through the Kalamazoo Sunrise Kiwanis.
Packet pickup begins at 7:30 AM, with the race starting at 9:00 AM. The Hotcake Hustle employs a waterfall start format, ensuring that each runner's time is accurately recorded via chip timing. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each age group, and custom trophies will be presented to the overall winners in both men's and women's categories. Join us for a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and, of course, mouthwatering pancakes! Don’t miss your chance to participate in this beloved local tradition while supporting great causes through the Kalamazoo Sunrise Kiwanis.
Organiser's Description
2024 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.
MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN FOR TOP THREE FINISHERS IN ALL AGE GROUPS/ TROPHIES WILL BE FOR THE OVERALL WINNER FOR MEN AND WOMEN
LOCATION INFORMATION
Comstock Community Center, 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The 12th 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 nearly thirty years. Past projects include donations to Burn Camp, The Backpack Program, Dictionaries to Third Graders, 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 twenty 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 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 10/12/2024 (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.. $35.00
* GUARANTEED TEE SHIRT DEADLINE (SEPTEMBER 29TH)
AGE CATEGORIES AND AWARDS
* Custom trophy for the overall winners
* Medals for top 3 finishers in each category
* 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.
MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN FOR TOP THREE FINISHERS IN ALL AGE GROUPS/ TROPHIES WILL BE FOR THE OVERALL WINNER FOR MEN AND WOMEN
LOCATION INFORMATION
Comstock Community Center, 6330 King Hwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The 12th 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 nearly thirty years. Past projects include donations to Burn Camp, The Backpack Program, Dictionaries to Third Graders, 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 twenty 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 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 10/12/2024 (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.. $35.00
* GUARANTEED TEE SHIRT DEADLINE (SEPTEMBER 29TH)
AGE CATEGORIES AND AWARDS
* Custom trophy for the overall winners
* Medals for top 3 finishers in each category
* 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.
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