Humane Hustle 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 14, 2026
- Start time
- 9:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Belmont, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $55 on Oct 15, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spectator Registration - No 10K, 5K or Walk Entry Included | 10K | Nov 14, 20269:30 AM | $15 | – |
| Top Dog 10K | 10K | Nov 14, 202611:00 AM | $50$55 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| Forever Home 5K | 5K | Nov 14, 202611:15 AM | $40$45 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
| Mutt Strut Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 14, 202611:30 AM | $30$35 after Oct 15, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Oct 15, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Spectator Registration - No 10K, 5K or Walk Entry Included: $15 until Nov 11.
- Top Dog 10K: $50 until Oct 14, then $55 until Nov 11.
- Forever Home 5K: $40 until Oct 14, then $45 until Nov 11.
- Mutt Strut Walk: $30 until Oct 14, then $35 until Nov 11.
Online registration closes Nov 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 61 percent below a typical 10K in Michigan, which costs $38 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Michigan runs 1:01:56, about 9:58 a mile, based on 112 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:47 and men in 58:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the Spectator Registration - No 10K, 5K or Walk Entry Included starts at 9:30 AM. The start sits about 690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 14 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 48°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 59°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
- 6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 690 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt and Medal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Humane Hustle 2026?
- Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Oct 15, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $15, entry is about 61 percent below a typical 10K in Michigan, which costs $38 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K, 10K.
- Where does it start?
- 6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306.
From the organizers
Join us for the 10K, 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk to benefit the animals at Humane Society of West Michigan!
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and compassion at the 4th Annual Humane Hustle, a 10K and 5k trail run and 1 mile run designed to raise critical funds for the animals at Humane Society of West Michigan.