Sat, Feb 20, 2027

Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid

Adrian, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

Entry is $15 now and rises to $20 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid

This is a winter road race that starts and finishes at Adrian High School, and the weather is part of the deal. The course runs on roads, and a cold morning is entirely possible. The race raises money for a memorial scholarship given annually to a graduating Adrian High School senior, so the cause is local and specific.

Hot chocolate and cookies are waiting at the finish. An awards ceremony follows the race, with overall male and female podium spots recognized.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

62finishers

17:13winner

30:46median

1:05:40cutoff

Top 3: Sam Skeels (17:13) · Heritier Ndele (17:28) · Ruben Rojas (20:03)

The Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

5K2/20/2027 08:30$15

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Common Questions About the Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid

Will I finish last at the Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:46, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:40, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid a good first 5K?

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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Hot Chocolate Hustle 5k in Memory of John "Ralphie" McDaid?

The 5K winner ran 17:13 while the median finisher took 30:46. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.