Blake's Holiday Hustle 5k

Blake's Holiday Hustle 5k takes place in Armada, Michigan, on November 21, 2026, with a single 5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9:30 AM. The race is put on by Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill and unfolds in a scenic setting of Christmas trees, which gives it a holiday feel before Thanksgiving has even arrived. You can run, walk, or simply stroll the course, and that flexibility makes it a natural outing for families and groups of friends. Every participant receives a long-sleeve shirt and a Christmas ornament, and the morning wraps up with cider and donuts after the finish.

With a relaxed mid-morning start and refreshments waiting, this is a 5K to enjoy rather than to agonize over, although nothing stops you from running it hard. Newer runners can prepare with a month of short, easy outings and one slightly longer walk-run each week. If you plan to push, do a proper ten-minute jog beforehand and settle into an even pace from the first turn instead of sprinting off the line. Wearing layers you can remove as you go is sensible for an event where the post-race socializing may last longer than the race itself.