Sat, Sep 12, 2026

RUN FOR THE HILLS!

Tipton, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2013

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $45 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the RUN FOR THE HILLS!

The course runs through Hidden Lake Gardens, a botanical property with genuine hills and enough elevation change that the race name earns its exclamation point. The terrain is natural and varied, the kind of ground that rewards trail legs over road legs, and the scenery through the gardens makes the climbing feel worth it.

The entrance gate opens early on race morning and closes shortly before the start, so arriving late is not an option. Packet pickup is also available the evening before. Proceeds support the gardens and a local heritage nonprofit.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

97finishers

21:40winner

33:56median

1:11:10cutoff

Top 3: Amos Miller (21:40) · Shaun Huang (22:07) · Franco Leonardi (22:25)

1 Miles · 2025 results

25finishers

10:49winner

21:12median

22:50cutoff

Top 3: C. Sumner (10:49) · M. Sumner (10:50) · H. Powell (15:46)

The RUN FOR THE HILLS! has been held every year since at least 2013. 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

3.1 Miles9/12/2026 08:00$35

1 Mile9/12/2026 08:00$35

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Common Questions About the RUN FOR THE HILLS!

Will I finish last at the RUN FOR THE HILLS!?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:56, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:11:10, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the RUN FOR THE HILLS! a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (97 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the RUN FOR THE HILLS!?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:40 while the median finisher took 33:56. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.