Hotshot Hustle Virtual Run and Walk 5K / 10K
About this race
🔥 The Hot Shot Hustle – Virtual 5K & 10K 🔥
Run, walk, or hustle your way to support Wildland Firefighters!
Join us for The Hot Shot Hustle, a virtual 5K & 10K dedicated to honoring and supporting the brave wildland firefighters who risk their lives to protect our communities. This event isn’t just about running—it’s about giving back to those who face extreme conditions on the front lines.
🏃 HOW IT WORKS:
This is a virtual race, meaning you can complete your 5K or 10K anywhere, anytime between May 15th -17th 2026. Whether you hit the trails, run on a treadmill, or jog around your neighborhood, your participation helps make a difference.
🍪 EVERY REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
A gourmet protein cookie from The Scheming Cookie to celebrate your run!
A custom race bib (digital)
A finisher’s certificate
The opportunity to directly support wildland firefighters
💙 WHY WE RUN:
Wildland firefighters face grueling conditions, often risking their lives to protect our forests and communities. The majority of funds raised from this race (minus necessary costs to host the event) will go directly to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting injured firefighters and families of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
🔥 SIGN UP & MAKE AN IMPACT!
Ready to run for a cause? Register today and be part of a movement that blends fitness, community, and giving back to those who dedicate their lives to protecting our lands.
#RunForWildland #HotShotHustle #SupportFirefighters
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Hotshot Hustle Virtual 5k 2026
The Hot Shot Hustle Virtual 5K & 10K is your chance to run (or walk) in honor of the wildland firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. Since it's a virtual race, you can complete it anywhere, anytime during race weekend—whether that’s on a trail, treadmill, or with a group of friends in your neighborhood. Grab your running buddies, lace up, and make an impact together! If you're local to the Phoenix Valley, follow us on Instagram @theschemingcookie to see where we'll be meeting up to complete the race as a community. Let’s run for a cause and celebrate these underappreciated heroes!
Hot Shot Hustle Virtual 10K 2026
The Hot Shot Hustle Virtual 5K & 10K is your chance to run (or walk) in honor of the wildland firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect our communities. Since it's a virtual race, you can complete it anywhere, anytime during race weekend—whether that’s on a trail, treadmill, or with a group of friends in your neighborhood. Grab your running buddies, lace up, and make an impact together! If you're local to the Phoenix Valley, follow us on Instagram @theschemingcookie to see where we'll be meeting up to complete the race as a community. Let’s run for a cause and celebrate these underappreciated heroes!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Mesa, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:26 AM and sets at 7:20 PM local time (MST) in Mesa on May 15, 2026 — 13h 53m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Hotshot Hustle Virtual Run and Walk 5K / 10K
Hotshot Hustle Virtual 5k 2026 · 1 finisher
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Kern | 26:22 | 8:29 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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- Mesa Running Calendar 2026 32 races
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, 32 Mesa events
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