Join the Movement and register today: The 1st Annual Hustle for Homes 5K
Get ready to hustle! Whether you're chasing a personal best or enjoying a morning stroll, help us turn miles into homes and lace up your sneakers for a cause! We are thrilled to announce the First Annual Hustle for Homes, a timed 5K run/walk dedicated to supporting Community & Home Supports (CHS).
Every step you take helps CHS provide essential housing services and stability to those in our community. Whether you're a competitive runner or a casual stroller, come out and move for a mission. Visit chsinc.org to learn more about our mission.
Event Details
- When: Saturday, July 11th
- Time: Race starts at 9:00 AM
- Where: Dequindre Cut Freight Yard, Detroit
Stay for the Fun
The finish line is just the beginning! After the race, stick around to enjoy the best of Detroit’s riverfront district:
- Relax at the Freight Yard beer & wine garden: We’re requesting an early opening of the beer and wine garden for our participants and guests.
- Explore Eastern Market: Take a post-race stroll through the historic market.
- Hit the Riverfront: Enjoy a scenic walk along one of the city's most beautiful landmarks.
- Dine Local: Refuel at one of the many excellent restaurants just steps away from the course.
Your Impact: Turning Miles into Milestones
When you participate, you aren’t just finishing a race—you’re helping neighbors in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park cross the finish line into stable housing.
Housing is the first step, but stability is the journey: Your contribution ensures no one has to walk that path alone. Funds raised provide more than just a roof; they provide the foundation for a fresh start. Your support directly funds:
- Essential Documentation: Obtaining IDs, Social Security cards, and birth certificates.
- Move-in Costs: Covering fees and deposits that often stand in the way of a new home.
- Home & Life Essentials
- Household Necessities: Providing items to turn a house into a home.
- Daily Support: Funding transportation passes and school supplies.
- Long-Term Stability: Wraparound Services: We provide counseling and support services to ensure lasting independence.
Pricing & Registration
The earlier you sign up, the more you save or run for free! Check out details during registration.
- Early Bird: $35 (Now through June 27)
- Standard: $40 (June 28 – July 10)
- Race Day: $45 – Registration is online only
Race Swag
- T-Shirts: Register by June 27 to guarantee your commemorative race shirt (available in Adult and Youth sizes).
- Finishers Medals: The first 250 registrants are guaranteed to receive a custom 1st Annual Hustle for Homes medal!
Awards & Timing
Awards will be presented to:
- Top 3 Overall: Male and Female winners.
- Age Group Winners: 1st place Male and Female in the following categories:
- 14 & Under | 15–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70+
The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be updated live and posted right here on this website.
Race Day Schedule
- Packet Pickup: Starts at 7:30 AM near the Dequindre Cut Freight Yard.
- Race Start: 9:00 AM sharp.
Navigate along the top of the page to the Course Map, Information on how you can Run for FREE, and FAQs.