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Hornet Holiday Hustle

Mount Sterling, Illinois, United States View on map
Dec 06, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
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About this race

Join Us for the Hornet Holiday Hustle!

Sunday, December 6, 2026

Clark Park • Mt. Sterling, Illinois

Get into the holiday spirit and lace up your running shoes for the Hornet Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/Walk and Kids 1K Run!

Whether you're a competitive runner, a casual walker, or a family looking for a fun holiday activity, the Hornet Holiday Hustle offers something for everyone.

Run for fun. Walk for a cause. Support our Hornets!

More Than a Race!

Best of all, your participation supports a great local cause!

Proceeds from the Hornet Holiday Hustle benefit high school track and field and the ball field, helping provide opportunities and facilities for our community's student-athletes.

Every registration and every donation helps strengthen the future of local athletics.

Race Day Schedule

Sunday, December 6, 2026

1:30 PMKids 1K Run2:00 PMHornet Holiday Hustle 5K Fun Run/WalkLocationClark Park, Mt. Sterling, Illinois

A Scenic New Course

The 5K begins and finishes at Clark Park in Mt. Sterling, taking participants along the new trail toward Mt. Sterling Lake and back.

Enjoy the scenery, fresh December air, and the excitement of running or walking with friends and neighbors while supporting local athletics.

The Kids 1K Run follows a route around Clark Park, giving younger participants their own opportunity to enjoy race day.

Registration & Race Perks

Hornet Holiday Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Early Bird Registration: $35

Register early and save! The registration fee increases to $40 after November 9, 2026 and $45 after November 17th.

Your chip-timed 5K registration includes:

  • Long-sleeve running shirt
  • Finisher medal
  • Eligibility for age-group awards
  • Swag bag filled with goodies from local businesses
  • A scenic 5K course and a great afternoon supporting student-athletes

Register for the 5K

Kids 1K Run

Registration: $20

Young runners can join the holiday fun with a 1K course around Clark Park.

  • Long-sleeve running shirt
  • Finisher medal
  • Swag bag filled with goodies from local businesses

This is a fun run / walk with no race timing.

It's a wonderful opportunity for children to participate in the excitement of race day, enjoy an active afternoon, and be part of the Hornet Holiday Hustle celebration!

Register for the Kids Run

Help Build a Stronger Future for Our Hornets!

Every Young Athlete Deserves an Opportunity.

The Hornet Holiday Hustle is about more than crossing a finish line. It's about coming together as a community to invest in the next generation of athletes.

From a student's first experience on the track to the excitement of competing on the ball field, school athletics help develop confidence, discipline, teamwork, and friendships that can last a lifetime.

Your additional donation helps support high school track and field and the ball field, contributing to opportunities for local students.

You Don't Have to Run to Make a Difference!

Whether you give $10, $25, $50, or more, every contribution helps support our local athletes.

Make a Donation

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

A special thank-you to the Mt. Sterling Park District for supporting the Hornet Holiday Hustle.

We're grateful for the generous support of our sponsors and local businesses who help make this community event possible.

Run. Walk. Celebrate. Give Back!

Join us Sunday, December 6, at Clark Park for the Hornet Holiday Hustle!

Sign Up Today Support Our Hornets

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run / Walk

Dec 06, 2026 5K 2:00 PM
$35.00
Open

Kid's Run

Dec 06, 2026 1K 1:30 PM
$20.00
Open

Race-day daylight

We have no recorded weather for Mount Sterling yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.

Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 6, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 6, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 27m

The sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 4:37 PM local time (CST) in Mount Sterling on December 6, 2026 — 9h 27m of daylight.

Course

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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.

  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Mount Sterling event

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