ALL are invited to participate in the first annual Hootie Hustle 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run to raise awareness and support of the KSC Alumni Association (KSCAA).  The KSCAA is dedicated to promoting the welfare of alumni and Keene State College as an organization through it's committee and regional activities, and involvement in KSC alumni events, programs, benefits, and services.

The 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 11AM for all children 13 years and younger - $15 entry fee.  All fun run participants will receive merchandise awards upon finish!

The 5K starts promptly following the conclusion of the fun run, ~11:30 AM - $35 entry fee.  Prizes and merchandise will be awarded for overall top 3 male and female finishers, top KSC Alumni finisher (male & female), and top 3 finishers in each age category.

Age Categories:  19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-65, 66+

All KSC students can register for FREE!  

Students, please bring your student ID on the day of the race.  All runners must have signed waiver prior to start of race to participate.

Online registration will close Thursday, September 12th at 5 PM. You can still sign up on race day from 8:30AM - 10:30AM.

Course Info:

• There will be one water stop along the 5K course.
• The race course is NOT stroller friendly.
• Each race is open to all to run, walk or cheer!
• Hustle over to the Hootie (selfie) photo station to get your photo with Hootie before or after the race!
• Each course is designed so that participants experience the nature and beauty of Keene and the KSC campus.  Each race will start at KSC's famous "Arch" where Appian Way meets Main Street.
• The 1-mile fun run will guide runners across campus, along the scenic Ashuelot River, and back to the Arches.
• The 5K run will take runners across campus, over the Ashuelot River, past Joyce Athletic Fields along the Rail Trail, then will follow the Ashuelot River around the Athletic Fields on Krif Road, and back to campus - culminating back at the Arches.

About the Rail Trail:  The trail begins as an asphalt path that passes through the campus of Keene State College. It crosses a secluded trestle on the Ashuelot River and then takes a pedestrian bridge over busy NH Route 12/101. The packed gravel here becomes ballast, dirt, and sand a mile south of the bridge.

Click the image for the full size race map.

Click the image for the full size race map.