Walk/run 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?

While your registration supports the Rochester Community Schools (RCS) Foundation, each registrant will receive a swag bag that includes:

• Hometown Hustle t-shirt (register by August 31 to be guaranteed t-shirt)
• Custom race bib
• 1 Mile color run participants receive a cape
• Bonus sponsor goodies! 

Registration also includes:

• Finisher's medal 
• Opportunity to win bonus prizes
• Post-race party in the parking lot of Chief Financial Credit Union with music, dancing, photo ops, and sponsors handing out goodies