"Hustle For Heroes 5K" hosted by CSU

Join us for the 3rd annual Hustle For Heroes 5K on April 11, 2026, hosted by the CSU Physical Therapy department. We promise this will be an event you do not want to miss!

The Hustle for Heroes 5K run/walk through CSU campus/trails and ends in the football stadium. A children's fun run will take place in the stadium that morning as well. There will be give-aways, kids activities, and food trucks. All proceeds for this event will benefit WarriorWOD (https://warriorwod.org/ ).

WarriorWOD is committed to healing veterans' invisible wounds through a holistic approach that emphasizes exercise, nutrition, and mentorship. We are excited to support these veterans in their recovery from Post-Traumatic Stress and other challenges by investing in their future and empowering them to thrive. 

The Hustle for Heroes 5k invites runners, walkers, rollers (baby strollers and wheelchairs), and sponsors to raise funds to help support our beloved veterans. Register now to secure your early bird discount!

The 3.1mi race kicks off on the track at Buccaneer Field and continues around the beautiful CSU campus. This race is both on and off roading (all terrain) and will finish on the track again at Buccaneer Field.

WEATHER

This event will take place rain or shine. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather on the day of the event! 

PARKING

Parking for racers will be FREE.  All race participants will be directed where to park upon arriving for the race. 

WATER STATION

There will be two water stations along the course: one at the 1.5-mile mark and another at the finish line.
 
 STROLLERS/ WALKERS

Strollers are allowed on the race course. For your safety and the safety of other participants, please line up near the back of the starting area. Thank you for your understanding. Please note that the course includes trail running, so strollers must be durable enough to handle these conditions. Kids are welcome and will have activity stations available before, during, and after the race.

T-SHIRT PICK UP

T-shirts will only be available for pick-up on the day of the race. We recommend arriving early to avoid lines.
 
 ITINERARY

The opening ceremony will start at 8:00 a.m., followed immediately by the race. After the race, a variety of vendors will be available, along with free screenings provided by our DPT students. Kids activity stations will be open before, during, and after the race, so bring the children along! The awards ceremony will begin around 9:30 a.m. All participants will receive themed medals, and the first-place female and male in each age group will be awarded placement ribbons. Additionally, all kids participating in the fun run will receive ribbons.