Annual Huckleberry Hustle

These days, there’s good hustle and there’s bad hustle. The bad kind usually involves heavy traffic and honking horns. The good kind involves a run through a turn-of-the-last-century town named Crossroads Village. Get ready for the Huckleberry Hustle. Every year, this 5K race and walk – and the Little Berry Dash for kids – takes you in and around Michigan’s most scenic race course. And it all ends with berry muffins, “berryade” and a spin on our historic 1912 Parker Carousel. It’s like no other race you’ve ever seen. And it’s just around the corner. At your Genesee County Parks.

9th Annual Huckleberry Hustle 5K Trail Run & Walk, 
and Little Berry Dash
Thursday, July 12, 2012


Welcome to the only race in the state of Michigan that begins at the threshold of a historic rail trail and ends in one of the happiest places on earth! This rugged backwoods trail race will challenge the most ardent runner and walker! For questions about the Huckleberry Hustle and Little Berry Dash, contact 810.736.7100, ext. 857.

Little Berry Dash: If you have tikes and toddlers ages six and under, and want to instill the passion and excitement of racing in their young life, register your little ones for the Little Berry Dash. Contestants are invited to dash around the block stopping at tables to collect items for their goodie bag. Each child receives a certificate, ribbon and goodie bag.

*This event has been reviewed for the physical activity content and has been endorsed by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sportws. This does not reflect endorsement of the sponsoring organization or the products used.
 

Remember, one participant per registration.

Downloadable registration form - CLICK HERE

Cost: $18 Early Registration with t-shirt
          $20 Late Registration without t-shirt
          $10 Little Berry Dash Early Registration with t-shirt
          $12 Little Berry Dash Late Registration without t-shirt

The Crim race voucher cannot be used for online registration.

Starting Time: Little Berry Dash: 6:30 pm; Huckleberry Hustle Run: 7:00 pm; Huckleberry Hustle Walk: 7:01 pm

Registration and Pickup: Registration and race material pickup will be held at Crossroads Village located at 6140 Bray Road, Flint  48505, on Wednesday, July 11, 10:00am to 3:00pm, and Thursday, July 12, 10:00am to 5:30pm.
Late Registration: June 16 to June 29, 2012 at 5:00pm.
Race Day Registration: Begins at 10:00 am to 5:30 pm at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad. 

Age Categories:
Run: 13 and under, 14–17, 18–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70 and up
Walk: 17 and under, 18–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75 and up
Awards: Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female 5K runners in each category. Trophies also will be awarded to the 1st through 10th place male and female 5K walkers. The male and female with the best times for both races will receive an overall award.

Course: The course is a relatively flat 3.1-mile (5K) loop—consisting of dirt roads and trails of varied terrain—that winds through Crossroads Village and backwoods trails.
Facilities: Restrooms and storage space are available at the Mill Street Warehouse. Not responsible for lost items.

Location: Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad, 6140 Bray Road, Flint, MI 48505. Take I-475 to Saginaw Street (exit 13). Take Saginaw Street north to Stanley Road, then east on Stanley Road. Take Bray Road south to Crossroads Village.

Volunteer Opportunity: Crossroads Village is always looking for new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for the race, or are looking for new volunteer opportunities, please contact us today at 810.249.3858.