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400 S. Superior St., Albion MI

Friday, June 26th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ Race 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 Impact

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

🏅 Race Details

Type: 5K Run/Walk. The 5K is 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.
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're eligible for series awards when you participate in two out of the three events. For detailed scoring information, visit runalbion.com.

🏁 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:

💻 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 get to run your own race, at your own pace, and time it yourself. All participants will receive a medal!

What: This is a virtual race, so you choose your own course and time yourself.
When: Complete your race any time between June 26th and June 28th. Medals will ship within 2 weeks of the event's completion.
Where: You choose the course and time yourself. Text your results using the link provided when you signed up.
Why: You want to participate because you love Albion as much as we do.
Cost: The price is $30 and includes a finisher medal and race swag.
Series Awards: There will be no series awards for participants in virtual races. If you participate in 2 in-person events and 1 virtual event, you’ll be eligible for in-person series awards.