Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

Shelbyville, KY

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

About the Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

The course runs through a natural area near the start, with mapped-out route options for different distances so runners and walkers can pick what suits the day. The finish line sits beside a playground, which gives the morning a loose, unhurried feel once the racing is done.

Snacks and refreshments are out before the race and again after. Packet pickup opens before the start, and the area around the finish gives families room to linger on the playground while others finish up.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

69finishers

19:41winner

33:55median

42:00cutoff

· 2025 results

15finishers

14:31:00winner

22:31:00median

26:00:00cutoff

The Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/14/2026 09:30$30

BDoKY Hemo Hustle (Kids 12 and under)11/14/2026 09:30$20

BDoKY Hemo Hustle (NO SHIRT GIVEAWAY)11/14/2026 09:30$15

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Common Questions About the Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle

Will I finish last at the Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:55, and the last recorded finisher came in around 42:00, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle a good first 5K?

It is a small race (69 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Bleeding Disorders of Kentucky Hemo Hustle?

The 5K winner ran 19:41 while the median finisher took 33:55. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.