VC Hornet Hustle
About the Event
Run the Valley Center Hornet Hustle!
Are you ready? WE ARE!!!
The Valley Center Elementary Schools are back for the annual Hornet Hustle on August 29th, 2026!
This community tradition has become a favorite for our families, friends and running enthusiasts alike! This family friendly event is hosted completely by volunteers, all from Abilene, West, Wheatland and Valley Park Elementary and VCIS PTOs with 100% of the proceeds to go back to all 5 schools, equally.
The races will begin at 8 a.m. on August 29th at VCIS. Join us as we kick off with 5K Road Race, followed by a 2-mile Road Race, a 1-mile Family Fun/Walk Run and a ¼ mile or the 50-yard dash for our smaller runners. We have student registration for those 19 and under!
Register by August 21, 2026 to ensure you get a Hornet Hustle T-Shirt!
5K Road Race RunThe 5K will start and end at the Valley Center Intermediate School, loop through the City of Valley Center and is a timed event. Participants must be over the age of 12 or accompanied by an adult (18+) during the course. This is a running event only. Register before August 21, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt!
5K Race Course Route Map
2-Mile Road Race RunThe 2-mile will start and end at the Valley Center Intermediate School, loop through the City of Valley Center and is a timed event. Participants must be over the age of 12 or accompanied by an adult (18+) during the course. This is a running event only. Register before August 21, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt!
2 Mile Race Course Route Map
1-Mile Run/Walk RaceThis 1-mile course will be located on the VCIS school grounds. A mixed course of flat, grassy, concrete and track, this race is open to runners and walkers of all ages! Families and strollers are welcome! Register before August 21, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt! No dogs on this course please!
1 mile Race/Walk Route Map
1/4 mile Fun Run for Kindergarten and 1st GradeWe didn't forget about our younger runners! This event will be for kindergarten and first graders as of enrollment in Fall of 2025. The course will be held around VCIS track. Register before August 21, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt!
Pre-K 50 yard DashWe even have a course for our littlest ones! This event will be for Pre-K as of enrollment in Fall of 2025. This course will be held at the VCIS Football Field. Register before August 21, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt!
No Hustle HornetCan't make it on the 6th? Maybe you'd prefer the t-shirt and just hang with the Food Trucks? We don't blame you and we got you covered too with our No Hustle Hornet, Just Here for the T-Shirt option. Register before August 21, 2026 to be guaranteed a shirt!
Food TrucksYES, Food Trucks AGAIN!!! Come for coffee and brunch!
Join fellow runners on August 29, 2026 for the VC Hornet Hustle. It's a fantastic 5K, 3.2K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Valley Center.
Races Offered
Running
5K Road Race
This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 21, 2026 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-54, & 55 and up.
Student 5K Road Race
STUDENT REGISTRATION: This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 21, 2026 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-19.
2 Mile Road Race
This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 21, 2026 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-54, & 55 and up.
Student 2 Mile Road Race
STUDENT REGISTRATION This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 21, 2026 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-19.
1 mile
This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 21, 2026 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-54, & 55 and up.
Student 1 mile
STUDENT REGISTRATION This race route starts at the Valley Center Immediate School and runs throughout Valley Center, therefore registrants ages 12 and younger, must be accompanied by a runner ages 18+. Please register by August 21, 2026 to receive a T-Shirt at the race. Medals will be given for male and female 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the following age groups: 5-8, 9-12, 13-19.
About Valley Center
VC Hornet Hustle takes place in Valley Center, Kansas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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