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Saturday, February 20th, 2027
785 Riverside Ave, Adrian MI
5K
23–39°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2026
31–43°F
rain
2025
11–23°F
dry
2024
23–50°F
dry
2023
31–44°F
dry
2022
7–44°F
dry
2021
10–24°F
dry
2020
17–26°F
dry
2019
24–38°F
rain
2018
57–63°F
rain
2017
35–52°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
23°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid
This race is a fundraiser for The "John" Ralphie McDaid Memorial Scholarship awarded each Spring to a graduating Senior from Adrian High School.
This could be your first, fastest, or possibly slowest (depending on the weather) 5k. Join us for this Winter Classic road race in Adrian, MI. Delicious Hot Chocolate and Cookies await all finishers. All registered participants before February 16 receive a long-sleeved shirt. Registrations after February 16 are not guaranteed a shirt.
Start time: 8:30 a.m. Race Day Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Adrian High School - 785 Riverside Ave. Adrian MI, 49221
2026 5k Course Map
Medals for every Finisher!
Awards Ceremony following the race. We will do awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Overall Male and Females.
Course map
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