Join the Hawthorn PTO and Community for the 10th Annual Hawthorn Hustle 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk/Stroll.
Saturday, November 1st, 2025 – 11:00 am at Century Park (Start/Finish at the Sled Hill)
Inclement Weather Date: November 8th
General Registration
Staff Registration
Run Club Registration
Info
| Location: | Century Park North, 1401 Indianwood Dr., Vernon Hills (Sled hill) View route |
| Date: | Saturday, November 1, 2025 (RAIN OR SHINE) |
| Check-in and Race Times: |
Packet Pick Up Registration Packet pick-up will be on Wednesday, October 29th from 3:00-8:00PM at Portillo’s & Barnelli’s Vernon Hills (221 W Townline Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061). Packets can also be picked up on race day. Race Day Schedule Check in: 10:00-10:45 am on Race day (if registration packet not picked up on November 2nd) 5k Run Start: 11 am Fun Run/Walk Start: 11:15 |
| Parking Info: | Century Park Playground
Century Park Boat dock Lakeview Presbyterian Church Indianwood Drive Century Park (limited) |
| Registration Fee: |
Must register by the early bird deadline to ensure receipt of T-shirt on or before race day. $35 for 5K Race (Early bird through October 6th) $45 for 5K Race (On or After October 7th) $30 for Fun Run $28 for School/Student Run Clubs or Hawthorn Staff |
Committee or Volunteer Information
The Hawthorn Hustle is always looking for volunteers. Make a difference in your community by joining the race committee and helping to organize a successful charity 5k. Your time and effort will directly contribute to a great cause, making it an incredibly rewarding experience.
For more information, please contact Larry Gokhman at hawthornhustle@hawthornpto.org. Interested in volunteering on race day? Complete the form below.
PLEASE NOTE: Bib pick-up will be on Wednesday, OCTOBER 29th from 3:00-8:00PM at Portillo’s & Barnelli’s Vernon Hills (221 W Townline Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061). Packets can also be picked up on race day.
The Hawthorn Hustle will be a timed 5K around Big Bear and Little Bear Lakes in Century Park. All ages are welcome.
We have some great raffle prizes, courtesy of our very generous local business community. Raffle tickets will be sold online and the virtual raffle page will be available by October 13th for you to select the prize you would like to enter. Winners will be contacted by email by November 13th.
• $5 per raffle ticket
• 6 for $25
NOT A RUNNER, NOT A PROBLEM
Join us for a 1 mile “Fun Run” starting at 11:15 am. You can walk, run or even push a stroller. No cost for the stroller. Every registered participant will receive a T-shirt. This race is not timed.
Note: The Hawthorn Hustle is a fundraiser for the Hawthorn PTO and Hawthorn District 73 Schools. Therefore, refunds for inclement weather will not be issued.
November 8th is the scheduled inclement weather date and participants will be notified as early as possible if the race is moved.
Thank You to our 2025 sponsors
Interested in sponsorship? Click here or email hawthornhustle@hawthornpto.org.
2025 Silver Sponsors
