Vicksburg Hearty Hustle

Event Information:

Come join us for the 37th Annual Hearty Hustle 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, May 11, 2024

The Hearty Hustle has consistently been a part of helping create harmony with exercise, fun, and fellowship.

All ages are encouraged to join and help us celebrate this milestone.  With this community event, children will delight in being a part of the BABY BOLT, a race for ages 4 and under.  Runners and walkers alike will derive joy and peace from the scenic route through the beautiful and historic Village of Vicksburg.  One of a kind quality t-shirts are included in registration costs to commemorate this race and your personal achievement.  As always, there will be lots of food, beverages, awards, and a variety of prizes.

Vicksburg Community School Challenge.  Select your Vicksburg school during registration and give your local school a chance to win a prize (High School, Middle School, Sunset, Tobey, and Indian Lake).  The winning school will be determined by the number of registrations compared to the school size.  

See you Saturday, May 11th to celebrate the 37th Vicksburg Hearty Hustle. 

 

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Event Location
Vicksburg High School, Vicksburg, MI 49097

Online Pre-Registration Fees:

Pre-Registration @ $30.00 - Closes on May 9th (Thurs) 11:59 pm
**$20.00 Children Ages Under 18 years and Seniors (60+)**
**To be guaranteed a t-shirt for race day- registration must be made before May 1st**

**KAR Running Club receives a $5.00 Discount for Early Registration**

Late Registration @ $35.00  Friday and Saturday Morning

Mail In Registration Fees: Must be Mailed by May 7th

Pre-Registration @ $30.00 - Closes on May 9th (Thurs) 11:59 pm
**$20.00 Children Ages Under 18 years and Seniors (60+)**
**To be guaranteed a t-shirt for race day- registration must be made before May 1st**
 

Friday Registration Fees:

May 10th @ Vicksburg Administration Building (301 S. Kalamazoo Ave, Vicksburg, MI)
$35.00 Regular Registration; 
$25.00 Children Ages Under 18 years and Seniors (60+)

Race Day Registration Fees

$35.00 for all participants.

Pre-Race (Friday)

Packet Pick-up Vicksburg Administration Building, Registration 4:30-6:30 p.m. (301 S. Kalamazoo Ave, Vicksburg, MI)

Race Day (Saturday)

VICKSBURG STADIUM: Registration and Packet Pickup 7:30-8:30 a.m. 
5K Run 9:00 a.m. 
5K Walk 9:00 a.m. 
Fun Walk 9:02 a.m. 
Baby Bolt 10:00 a.m. 
Awards 10:15 a.m.

Courses:

The Walk/Run Course is 5K or 3.1 miles in length. The Fun Walk Course is approximately 1 mile in length.

Awards/Prizes:

Everyone's a winner! The focus of this event is on high levels of participation. Everyone who participates is a winner whether they just "get mov'in" or beat a personal record. 
5K Run - Prizes awarded to the 1st place male and female overall winners, 1st place male and female masters winners, 1st place in each of the 14 divisions and raffle prizes.
5K Walk - Prizes awarded to the 1st place male and female overall winners, 1st place male and female masters winners, 1st place in each of the 14 divisions and raffle prizes.

Tee Shirts:

To be guaranteed a tee shirt, participants must register before May 1, 2024 (11:59 pm).

Parking:

There will be plenty of parking at Vicksburg High School.