This page updated November 12, 2024
REGISTRATION:
DATE & TIME:
February 15, 2025, Noon
LOCATION:
Bentley Middle School, 1180 N. Belsay Road, Burton, MI 48509
EVENTS:
5K Run, 5K Walk, 5K Virtual
PRICE:
- November 8-December 31, 2024 – $18 without T-shirt
- January 1-31, 2025 – $23 without T-shirt
- February 1-13, 2025 – $28 without T-shirt
- February 14-15, 2025 – $30 without T-shirt
Sorry, entry fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
T-SHIRTS:
Long Sleeve T-Shirts are for sale for $20.00 in unisex sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and 2X-Large ($22.00). Shirts are prepaid only through February 4, 2025 and will not be available for purchase at packet pick up or race day.
PACKET PICKUP:
- Early packet pickup and late registration will be held on February 14, 2025 from 12 Noon until 3:00 p.m. at Complete Runner in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
- Race day packet pickup and race day registration will open at 10:30 a.m. at Bentley Middle School.
5K RUN & 5K WALK AWARDS:
Celebrate your victory at the Hot Fudge Run with a sweet reward! Every finisher will cross the line and receive a custom 2.5″ participant medal, a delicious testament to your accomplishment. But that’s not all! Top your triumph with glory, as each age group winner will be crowned with a special 3″ medal, a true badge of honor. And for the overall champions and our dedicated masters (40+), prepare for an even sweeter surprise – a unique and coveted award awaits!
- First overall male and female plaque
- First male and female over 40 years old plaque
- First three males & females metals in age groups 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
If you are unable to pickup your award after the event, they will be available at Complete Runner in Grand Blanc, Michigan until March 31, 2025.
Participation in the 5K Virtual event will count towards obtaining a Burton Race Series medal.
PARTICIPATION GIVEAWAY:
- Each finisher will receive a custom Hot Fudge Run medal.
- Hot Fudge
- New for 2024 – Ice Cream!
- Fresh Fruit
- Pretzels and Marshmallows
TIMING & RESULTS:
Get your race data in record time! Newton Timing & Race Services brings you instant results with ChronoTrack Systems. Disposable bib-tags and ChronoTrack Live Results mean you can quickly see your official time on your mobile device at the finish line (scan that QR code!), online at www.newtontiming.com, or check the on-site kiosks if mobile-free. No waiting, just racing and celebrating. Plus, our “chip start” ensures your time starts the moment you do, giving you the most accurate net time (start to finish) possible. Let’s go!
RESULTS:
All results are available on Athlinks – Claim your results!
COURSE:
The course is 5 kilometers/3.1 miles, beginning and ending at Bentley Middle School. The course will be open to vehicle traffic. Participants will cross the I-69 pedestrian crosswalk twice. An interactive course map is available here.
This is a winter race, so please be prepared for the possibility of snow and icy conditions on the course. Please be advised, the expressway pedestrian crosswalk will not be cleaned if snow falls prior to the event. We cannot take a chance on snow or ice falling on vehicles while clearing a path.
FACILITIES:
All registration, award, and post race festivities will be in the Bentley Middle School where it is nice and warm.
CONTACT:
For information or questions about the event, please contact Debbie Newton using our Contact Us page or by calling 810-869-3255.