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Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid

Adrian, MI

Sat, Feb 20, 2027

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When

Saturday, February 20th, 2027

Where

785 Riverside Ave, Adrian MI

Distance

5K

Typical weather

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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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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