VC Hornet Hustle
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Valley Center, Kansas
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 9 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the VC Hornet Hustle in Valley Center, Sedgwick on September 6, 2025! This annual community event is a beloved tradition, bringing together families, friends, and running enthusiasts for a day filled with spirited competition and camaraderie. The festivities kick off at 9 a.m. at Valley Center Intermediate School, featuring a variety of race distances to suit all ages and abilities.
Participants can choose from a timed 5K Road Race, a 2-mile Road Race, a 1-mile Family Fun/Walk Run, and even a 1/4 mile fun run for kindergarten and first graders, plus a 50-yard dash for the tiniest runners! With student registration available for those 19 and under, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a Hornet Hustle T-shirt by registering before August 15, 2025! And while you’re there, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, making it a perfect day for the whole family. Join us for a memorable day of running and community spirit!
Participants can choose from a timed 5K Road Race, a 2-mile Road Race, a 1-mile Family Fun/Walk Run, and even a 1/4 mile fun run for kindergarten and first graders, plus a 50-yard dash for the tiniest runners! With student registration available for those 19 and under, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on the chance to receive a Hornet Hustle T-shirt by registering before August 15, 2025! And while you’re there, indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks, making it a perfect day for the whole family. Join us for a memorable day of running and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
RUN THE VALLEY CENTER HORNET HUSTLE!
Are you ready? WE ARE!!!
Abilene Elementary, West Elementary, Wheatland Elementary and Valley Center Intermediate School are back for the annual Hornet Hustle on September 6, 2025!
This community tradition has become a favorite for our families, friends and running enthusiasts alike! This family friendly event is hosted completely by volunteers, all from Abilene, West, Wheatland Elementary and VCIS PTOs with 100% of the proceeds to go back to all 4 schools, equally.
The races will begin at 9 a.m. on September 6th at VCIS. Join us as we kick off with 5K Road Race, followed by a 2-mile Road Race, a 1-mile Family Fun/Walk Run and a 1/4 mile or the 50-yard dash for our smaller runners. We have student registration for those 19 and under!
Register by August 15, 2025 to ensure you get a Hornet Hustle T-Shirt!
5K ROAD RACE RUN [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16KBC3ia-xuxJycI4wIZ5yzaRU724KUra/view?usp=sharing]
The 5K will start and end at the Valley Center Intermediate School, loop through the City of Valley Center and is a timed event. Participants must be over the age of 12 or accompanied by an adult (18+) during the course. This is a running event only. Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!
5K Race Course Route Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16KBC3ia-xuxJycI4wIZ5yzaRU724KUra/view?usp=sharing]
2-MILE ROAD RACE RUN [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTsLNSOJzrxnl2unKgBmIQcV5Ou_16yU/view?usp=sharing]
The 2-mile will start and end at the Valley Center Intermediate School, loop through the City of Valley Center and is a timed event. Participants must be over the age of 12 or accompanied by an adult (18+) during the course. This is a running event only. Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!
2 Mile Race Course Route Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTsLNSOJzrxnl2unKgBmIQcV5Ou_16yU/view?usp=sharing]
1-MILE RUN/WALK RACE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_dIm56Ano2gB4FivJ23BCl5saNclUi1/view?usp=drive_link]
This 1-mile course will be located on the VCIS school grounds. A mixed course of flat, grassy, concrete and track, this race is open to runners and walkers of all ages! Families and strollers are welcome! Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt! No dogs on this course please!
1 mile Race/Walk Route Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_dIm56Ano2gB4FivJ23BCl5saNclUi1/view?usp=drive_link]
1/4 MILE FUN RUN FOR KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE
We didn't forget about our younger runners! This event will be for kindergarten and first graders as of enrollment in Fall of 2024. The course will be held around VCIS track. Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!
PRE-K 50 YARD DASH
We even have a course for our littlest ones! This event will be for Pre-K as of enrollment in Fall of 2025. This course will be held at the VCIS Football Field. Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!
NO HUSTLE HORNET
Can't make it on the 6th? Maybe you'd prefer the t-shirt and just hang with the Food Trucks? We don't blame you and we got you covered too with our No Hustle Hornet, Just Here for the T-Shirt option. Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!
FOOD TRUCKS
YES, FOOD TRUCKS AGAIN!!! Come for coffee and brunch, stay for lunch!
Are you ready? WE ARE!!!
Abilene Elementary, West Elementary, Wheatland Elementary and Valley Center Intermediate School are back for the annual Hornet Hustle on September 6, 2025!
This community tradition has become a favorite for our families, friends and running enthusiasts alike! This family friendly event is hosted completely by volunteers, all from Abilene, West, Wheatland Elementary and VCIS PTOs with 100% of the proceeds to go back to all 4 schools, equally.
The races will begin at 9 a.m. on September 6th at VCIS. Join us as we kick off with 5K Road Race, followed by a 2-mile Road Race, a 1-mile Family Fun/Walk Run and a 1/4 mile or the 50-yard dash for our smaller runners. We have student registration for those 19 and under!
Register by August 15, 2025 to ensure you get a Hornet Hustle T-Shirt!
5K ROAD RACE RUN [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16KBC3ia-xuxJycI4wIZ5yzaRU724KUra/view?usp=sharing]
The 5K will start and end at the Valley Center Intermediate School, loop through the City of Valley Center and is a timed event. Participants must be over the age of 12 or accompanied by an adult (18+) during the course. This is a running event only. Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!
5K Race Course Route Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/16KBC3ia-xuxJycI4wIZ5yzaRU724KUra/view?usp=sharing]
2-MILE ROAD RACE RUN [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTsLNSOJzrxnl2unKgBmIQcV5Ou_16yU/view?usp=sharing]
The 2-mile will start and end at the Valley Center Intermediate School, loop through the City of Valley Center and is a timed event. Participants must be over the age of 12 or accompanied by an adult (18+) during the course. This is a running event only. Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!
2 Mile Race Course Route Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DTsLNSOJzrxnl2unKgBmIQcV5Ou_16yU/view?usp=sharing]
1-MILE RUN/WALK RACE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_dIm56Ano2gB4FivJ23BCl5saNclUi1/view?usp=drive_link]
This 1-mile course will be located on the VCIS school grounds. A mixed course of flat, grassy, concrete and track, this race is open to runners and walkers of all ages! Families and strollers are welcome! Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt! No dogs on this course please!
1 mile Race/Walk Route Map [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_dIm56Ano2gB4FivJ23BCl5saNclUi1/view?usp=drive_link]
1/4 MILE FUN RUN FOR KINDERGARTEN AND 1ST GRADE
We didn't forget about our younger runners! This event will be for kindergarten and first graders as of enrollment in Fall of 2024. The course will be held around VCIS track. Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!
PRE-K 50 YARD DASH
We even have a course for our littlest ones! This event will be for Pre-K as of enrollment in Fall of 2025. This course will be held at the VCIS Football Field. Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!
NO HUSTLE HORNET
Can't make it on the 6th? Maybe you'd prefer the t-shirt and just hang with the Food Trucks? We don't blame you and we got you covered too with our No Hustle Hornet, Just Here for the T-Shirt option. Register before August 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!
FOOD TRUCKS
YES, FOOD TRUCKS AGAIN!!! Come for coffee and brunch, stay for lunch!
Races
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5K Road Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee & 2025 Hornet Hustle T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$27.50
This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 26, 2024 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-54, & 55 and up. -
Student 5K Road Race
Incl. $2.20 Fee & 2025 Hornet Hustle T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$22.20
STUDENT REGISTRATION: This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 15, 2025 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-19. -
2 Mile Road Race
Incl. $2.50 Fee & 2025 Hornet Hustle T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:30AM CDT)
$27.50
This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 15, 2025 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-54, & 55 and up. -
Student 2 Mile Road Race
Incl. $2.20 Fee & 2025 Hornet Hustle T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:30AM CDT)
$22.20
STUDENT REGISTRATION This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 15, 2025 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-19. -
1 Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & 2025 Hornet Hustle T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (10:15AM CDT)
$27.50
This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 15, 2025 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-54, & 55 and up. -
Student 1 Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee & 2025 Hornet Hustle T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (10:15AM CDT)
$22.20
STUDENT REGISTRATION This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 15, 2025 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-19. -
1/4 Fun Run- Kindergarten and 1st Only
Incl. $2.20 Fee & 2025 Hornet Hustle T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (11:00AM CDT)
$22.20
KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST ONLY This event is for kindergarten and first grade for the fall 2024 Medals will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and a participation medal for all other participants. Please register by August 15, 2025 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. -
50 Yard Dash- Pre-K Only
Incl. $2.20 Fee & 2025 Hornet Hustle T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (11:05AM CDT)
$22.20
PRE-K ONLY This event is for those that will be Pre-K age for the fall 2025. Medals will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, and a participation medal for all other participants. Please register by August 15, 2025 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. -
No Hustle for Me: I Just Came for the T-Shirt
Incl. $2.50 Fee & 2025 Hornet Hustle T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
If running or walking isn't for you, but you still want the shirt, then look no further! Come get the shirt and cheer on the racers and stay for the fun!. Please register by August 15, 2025 to receive a T-Shirt at the race.
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