Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 20, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Adrian, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $30 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k In Memory of John “Ralphie” McDaid | 5K | Feb 20, 20278:30 AM | $20$30 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $30 on Jan 1, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Dec 31, then $30 until Feb 20.
Online registration closes Feb 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Adrian runs 42:08, about 13:34 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 46:38 and men in 33:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:26 AM, and the Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k In Memory of John “Ralphie” McDaid starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
785 Riverside Ave, Adrian, MI 49221
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 22:14 or better, the top quarter in 24:28, and half the field in 30:46; the last tenth came in after 48:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 23:49 |
| 20-29 | 43:02 | 22:52 |
| 30-39 | 31:02 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 26:33 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 47:09 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Down 50 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 125 to 62 finishers, and the median time dropped from 30:59 to 30:46.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62 (+2%) | 30:46 | under 22:14 | 17:13 |
| 2025 | 61 (-47%) | 32:50 | under 23:12 | 17:00 |
| 2024 | 116 (-7%) | 31:56 | under 21:58 | 17:39 |
| 2023 | 125 | 30:59 | under 21:21 | 17:01 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 24:28, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around February 20 the day usually runs from 23°F at dawn to 38°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 7°F and hot years reach 53°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 785 Riverside Ave, Adrian, MI 49221Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 20, 2027), 2026 (Feb 21, 2026), 2025 (Feb 22, 2025), 2024 (Feb 24, 2024), 2023 (Feb 25, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid?
- Saturday, February 20, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 20, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Michigan, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 62 runners finished the Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k In Memory of John “Ralphie” McDaid; the median finish was 30:46 and the winner ran 17:13.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 24:28, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 785 Riverside Ave, Adrian, MI 49221.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid
This race is a fundraiser for The "John" Ralphie McDaid Memorial Scholarship awarded each Spring to a graduating Senior from Adrian High School.
This could be your first, fastest, or possibly slowest (depending on the weather) 5k. Join us for this Winter Classic road race in Adrian, MI. Delicious Hot Chocolate and Cookies await all finishers. All registered participants before February 16 receive a long-sleeved shirt. Registrations after February 16 are not guaranteed a shirt.
Start time: 8:30 a.m. Race Day Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Location: Adrian High School - 785 Riverside Ave. Adrian MI, 49221
2026 5k Course Map
Medals for every Finisher!