Are you ready? WE ARE!!!

Abilene Elementary, West Elementary, Wheatland Elementary and Valley Center Intermediate School are back for the annual Hornet Hustle on September 6, 2025!

This community tradition has become a favorite for our families, friends and running enthusiasts alike! This family friendly event is hosted completely by volunteers, all from Abilene, West, Wheatland Elementary and VCIS PTOs with 100% of the proceeds to go back to all 4 schools, equally.

The races will begin at 8 a.m. on September 6th at VCIS. Join us as we kick off with 5K Road Race, followed by a 2-mile Road Race, a 1-mile Family Fun/Walk Run and a ¼ mile or the 50-yard dash for our smaller runners. We have student registration for those 19 and under!

Register by August 27, 2025 to ensure you get a Hornet Hustle T-Shirt!

5K Road Race Run
The 5K will start and end at the Valley Center Intermediate School, loop through the City of Valley Center and is a timed event. Participants must be over the age of 12 or accompanied by an adult (18+) during the course. This is a running event only. Register before August 27, 2025 to be guaranteed a shirt!