Holiday Hustle
Participants take on half marathon, relay, 5K, or 1-mile courses, with dedicated runners able to tackle all distances in the Snowman Challenge. The half marathon includes volunteer pace leaders and on-course aid stations. After crossing the finish line, participants can warm up at an outdoor beer garden with fire pits or celebrate among nearly 100 lighted trees.
What to Expect
Features half marathon, 5K, and 1-mile running events with holiday celebrations.
Event Details
Duration
The 13.1M course has a 4-hour time limit.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Dexter
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
RF Events
Food & Drink
The half-marathon post-race beer garden has two beers on tap, with the first 12-ounce pour included for half-marathon participants and additional pours available for purchase; 5K and 1-mile runners can enjoy post-race goodies.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Runners and running teams
Vibe
Festive and athletic
Energy Level
High
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $5 of each entry fee goes to local Dexter charities. For the 13.1M, the first 12oz beer pour is included with the race. – Get tickets
- Hours: 13.1M: 11:00AM; 1M: 4:00PM; 5K: 4:30PM.
- Parking: For the relay, the second runner stages at Hudson Mills Metro Park and a parking pass is required.
Tips & Advice
- The half marathon has a four-hour limit, and anyone not past Aid B at 5.25 miles by the cutoff is turned back to Dexter.
- Bring canned or non-perishable food for Faith in Action, because each item earns you a raffle ticket for RF Events gift cards drawn race evening.
- Relay teams should get a parking pass ahead of time, because the second runner has to stage at Hudson Mills Metro Park.
- If you have a goal time in the half marathon, run with a Next Level Running Club pacer, since they hold even-paced miles to the finish.
- Pick up your packet at Erratic Ale Co. earlier in the week or at Fleet Feet Ann Arbor West the day before to avoid race-day pickup.
Special Events & Promotions
- Snowman Challenge: finish the 13.1, 1 Mile and 5K on race day to become an official Snowman 17 Mile Challenge finisher.
- Bring canned or non-perishable food for Faith in Action and get a raffle ticket per item. RF Events gift cards are drawn race evening.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What race distances can I sign up for?
You can choose the half marathon, a two-person relay, a 5K or a 1 Mile. To do all of them, finish the 13.1, the 1 Mile and the 5K to become an official Snowman 17 Mile Challenge finisher.
How does the relay work?
Leg 1 is 7.4 miles and Leg 2 is 5.7 miles. The second runner waits at Hudson Mills Metro Park, which requires a parking pass. Both runners can run through the finish chute together.
What support is there on the half marathon course?
Water, Gatorade and GU are at miles 2, 5, 8 and 11.5. Toilets are at miles 2, 6, 8 and 11.5. Next Level Running Club volunteers pace several goal times and run even miles.
What happens after I finish?
Half marathon finishers get a large beer garden outside Erratic Ale Co. with fire pits and two beers on tap. Your first pour is included and you can buy more there. 5K and 1 Mile runners celebrate in Monument Park with post-race goodies and nearly 100 lit trees. Every distance gets a finisher medal.
Where do I pick up my race packet?
Pickup is at Erratic Ale Co. earlier in race week and at Fleet Feet Ann Arbor West the day before. On race day, half marathon and relay runners pick up at Erratic Ale Co. 5K and 1 Mile runners go to Destination Cyclery.
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