Hawkins Hustle

Event Overview

The Hawkins Hustle is a 5k run/walk and kids fun run (ages 10 & under) in memory of Coach Vern Hawkins. The proceeds of this event go to the Coach Hawkins Scholarship Fund, which awards monetary scholarships to graduating seniors from Georgetown High School who competed in cross country and/or track & field. Scholarship recipients are selected by a committee comprised of Coach's former athletes.

2026 Race Details

• Date & Time: Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• Location: Brown County Fairgrounds
• Address: 325 West State Street, Georgetown, Ohio 45121
• Check-in: 7:00 AM

Kids Fun Run

Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under following the 5k (approximately 9:00am). Fun Run distance is one lap around the main show ring. T-shirts NOT included in the Fun Run registration.

Race Categories & Age Groups

• Race Categories: male, female, run, walk
• Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
• T-shirts: Limited supply, may not be available for those who fail to pre-register by 8/1/2026.

2026 Sponsor Info

Yes, we welcome business and individual sponsors! Commit to a minimum $100 sponsorship by 7/15/2026 and be included on the 2026 race shirts.

• $1,000: Gold Medals Don't Rust
• $500: Olympic Dreams
• $250: I Ran The Bear
• $100: Vern's Varmints
• $50: No Hot Roddin'

Additional Information

For more details, visit the Hawkins Hustle Race Page.