Wed, Sep 23, 2026

Hornet Hustle Elementary Cross Country Race 2026

Angola, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

1 Mile

About the Hornet Hustle Elementary Cross Country Race 2026

The course runs through grassy open areas near Commons Park, so the footing is soft and the surroundings are open. It is a cross country course built for young legs, with terrain that shifts underfoot the way a park does, neither pavement nor deep trail.

The race finishes near a pavilion inside the park, which gives families a natural place to gather before and after. Angola Parks and Rec hosts the venue, so the space is organized and there is shelter on site.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

1 Miles · 2025 results

62finishers

7:12winner

9:56median

23:41cutoff

Top 3: Westin Clark (7:12) · Drew Van Gessel (7:12) · Anthem Edgel (7:13)

The Hornet Hustle Elementary Cross Country Race 2026 has been held every year since at least 2025. 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

1 Mile9/23/2026 17:30$15

1 Mile9/23/2026 18:00$15

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Common Questions About the Hornet Hustle Elementary Cross Country Race 2026

Will I finish last at the Hornet Hustle Elementary Cross Country Race 2026?

Almost certainly not. Half the 1 Miles field finished slower than 9:56, and the last recorded finisher came in around 23:41, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hornet Hustle Elementary Cross Country Race 2026 a good first 1 Miles?

It is a small race (62 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 1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Hornet Hustle Elementary Cross Country Race 2026?

The 1 Miles winner ran 7:12 while the median finisher took 9:56. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.