Run/walk as one community for RCS students!

The Rochester Community Schools (RCS) Foundation Hometown Hustle 5K is a FUN run/walk, presented by Chief Financial Credit Union. Heading into the 20th year, this event has become an annual treasured tradition and principal fundraiser that brings together more than 1,100 participants and onlookers to celebrate fitness, family time and donating to a great cause - enhancing the educational experience of all RCS students!

Everyone can choose between the 5K or the 1 Mile COLOR fun run or participate in both for the same price! While the 5K is a timed distance, the one-mile is an untimed route that has been approved for runners or walkers to be plastered with different colors from head to toe! Once the race is over, the fun continues in the parking lot of Chief Financial Credit Union, with music, some dancing, photo ops, sponsors, and an opportunity to continue with the 5K runner/walkers around the beautiful Paint Creek Trail and City of Rochester. 

Saturday, September 20, 2025

8:00am: Opening Ceremony

(National Anthem and Pledge; opening notes and thanks; raffle winners)  

8:10am: 1-mile Color Fun Run (untimed)

8:30am: 5K run or walk (timed)

10:00am: Awards

What's Included in Registration?

Every registrant will receive a swag bag that includes:

• Hometown Hustle t-shirt 
• Custom race bib (5K participants have a chip on the bib to be timed) 
• EVERYONE can participate in both races with one registration!
• *If you want to be timed on the 5K course, register for the 5K registration*
• 1-mile color run participants receive a color packet
• Bonus sponsor goodies! 

Registration also includes at the day of the event:

• 5K medal after completing the 5K
• First 100+ runners to complete the 5K will receive a Nike hat.
• Opportunity to win raffle prizes
• Post-race party in the parking lot of Chief Financial Credit Union with music, dancing, photo ops, and sponsors handing out goodies