Sat, May 15, 2027

Hero Hustle 5K

Debary, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2018

5K100m

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Mar 23, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Hero Hustle 5K

The course winds through the neighborhoods surrounding the start area, so you get a feel for the surrounding streets rather than looping a park or track. The terrain is flat, with residential streets throughout. Chip timing is used, and age group awards go deep into the field.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at the same address where the race starts, with race-morning pickup available as well. Parking is in the industrial area behind the building, off Springview Commerce Drive. After the race, there are water slides, a bounce house, a DJ, and snacks on site.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2026 results

522finishers

16:50winner

40:40median

1:07:46cutoff

Top 3: Andy Munnik (16:50) · Julius Dayandante (19:10) · Alex Latow (19:21)

The Hero Hustle 5K has been held every year since at least 2018. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

Enter a finish time to see where it lands against the most recent 3.1 Miles results.

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

3.1 Miles5/15/2027 07:30$25

100m5/15/2027 08:45Free

Virtual 5k5/15/2027 08:45$30

Family Pass - For a Group of 4 People5/15/2027 08:45$25

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Common Questions About the Hero Hustle 5K

Will I finish last at the Hero Hustle 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 40:40, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:46, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hero Hustle 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 522 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Hero Hustle 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 16:50 while the median finisher took 40:40. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.