Event Information:
Come join us for the 39th Annual Hearty Hustle 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, May 09, 2026
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. 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.
See you Saturday, May 09th to celebrate the 39th 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 7th (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 4th
Pre-Registration @ $30.00 - Closes on May 7th (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 8th @ 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.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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, 2026 (11:59 pm).
Parking:
There will be plenty of parking at Vicksburg High School.