12th Annual Hustle Up the Hill

About the Event

Hustle Up The Hill is an annual event to raise funds for Bridge Communities program partners that are sponsoring and mentoring three homeless families in a 2 year program as they transition to self-sufficiency.

Be a part of a special event for a meaningful cause - anyone can with 2 ways to participate!!

-Beautiful Mt. Hoy, rising 836 feet above sea level, gives you an awesome panoramic view of the western suburbs and when the sky is clear, you can see the Chicago skyline in the distance. How many times can you hustle up Blackwell Forest Preserve's Mt Hoy in 30 minutes?

-or- do your own walk/run/hustle anytime between Sep 26-Oct 2, at Mt Hoy or at a site of your choice as part of Hustle Across the States. Share this event with friends and family across the country. Please email photos of your personal hustle to maryann.palma@comcast.net or airwolfe@comcast.net and we'll put a pin in your state!

This is a wonderful family activity - groups of 4 or more get a discount! School or Scout teams qualify for special pricing. Dogs are free!

Help us conquer homelessness as you conquer the mountain!

Please join us at Mt Hoy SATURDAY September 26, 2026.

On Saturday September 26, 2026, heats are at 9:00 am and 10:00 am.

Mt. Hoy is located in Blackwell Forest Preserve, in Warrenville on north side of Butterfield Road, between Batavia and Winfield Roads. Follow signs from entrance to parking lot at base of Mt. Hoy. T-shirts will be available at check in. Coffee, water, trail mix, granola bars and fruit will be available before and after the event. Check in is open 30 minutes prior to start of event. You'll receive a commemorative event T-Shirt.

Races Offered

Group - Up/Down the Hill Run/Walk .5 miles each way-minimum 4 persons - Group Up/Down the Hill 10:00 am - minimum 4 persons

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 8K

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Type — Running

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14:00

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$25.00

Group - Up/Down the Hill Run/Walk .5 miles each way-minimum 4 persons - Group Up/Down the Hill 9:00 am -minimum 4 persons

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 8K

terrain

Type — Running

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14:00

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$25.00

Hustle Across the States - anywhere - Anywhere 9/26-10/2

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 9K

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Type — Running

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14:00

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$30.00

Hustle Across the States - anywhere - Group-Anywhere 9/26-10/2

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 9K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

14:00

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$25.00

Individual - Up/Down the Hill Run/Walk .5 miles each way - Individual Up/Down the Hill - 9:00 am

Sep 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 8K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

14:00

sell

$30.00

Individual - Up/Down the Hill Run/Walk .5 miles each way - Individual Up/Down the Hill 10:00 am

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 8K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

14:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Warrenville.

thermostat Temperature

15.0° / 25.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.9° / 23.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 56m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.8 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:33

nightlight Sunset

19:00

About Warrenville

Learn more about the host city, Warrenville.

Warrenville is a city in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 15,195 at the 2024 special census. Warrenville is a far west suburb of Chicago on the DuPage River. It is part of the Illinois Technology and Research Corridor, and is just north of I-88.