History Hustle

🏃‍♂️ History Hustle Overview

You would never guess that Albion was the Sunday night hang out for the infamous Purple Gang or the two sons that started Mother’s Day gave their first Mother’s Day speech in Goodrich Chapel but throughout the History Hustle, you’ll learn fun facts about Albion’s history and pass by locations where history happened.

🤝 Your Registration Does More Than Secure Your Spot…

• Community Impact: When you register for a Run Albion event, you are giving back to the Albion community.
• Generous Support: With the support of our sponsors, we can cover the cost of the entire series.
• Nonprofit Donations: Each registration fee is donated to a local nonprofit organization that provides course volunteers.
• Past Contributions: In 2024, Run Albion donated $4,500 to five different nonprofits.

🏅 Event Details

• Distance: 5K Run/Walk open to strollers and dogs on leashes.
• Special Pricing: Students 18 and under receive a $10 discount off the entry fee. Applied automatically during checkout.
• Check-In: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
• Price Increase: Be sure to pre-register for the race! Race day registration is limited.

⏰ Race Start Time

All runners and walkers will start at 6:30 PM. The Michigan Running Foundation will professionally time the race. Your accurate chip time, current overall, and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site. Results will be posted on this race website and online at Runmichigan.com.

🏆 History Hustle Awards

All participants will receive a finisher medal. Awards will also be given to the top 5 men and top 5 women for in-person individual events. Points will be awarded to all History Hustle participants, which will be used to determine series awards.

🏅 Series Scoring Awards

When you participate in Run Albion events, you are eligible for series awards when you participate in two out of the three events. For detailed scoring information, visit runalbion.com.

🔗 Sign Up for Other Races in the Series

Interested in participating in some of the other Run Albion events? Check out each of the individual events at the links below:

• Run the Rock - Friday, April 25th
• Forks 5K - Friday, September 19th
• Foundry Mile - Saturday, September 20th

🏃‍♀️ Virtual 5K Run/Walk

If you cannot make the Run Albion series events in person, but you would still like to participate and support the local non-profits that are beneficiaries of Run Albion's proceeds, you can complete the Virtual Run Albion series! A virtual race is a race that can be run (or walked) from any location you choose. You can run, jog, or walk on the road, or the trail, or the treadmill, at the gym or on the track (or even at another race). You get to run your own race