Event Description
Miss River Raisin Scholarship Program’s 13th Annual Hot-Cha-Cha 5K Mug Run
Run through the charming Village of Blissfield this holiday season on Friday, Dec. 12 (race time 6:30 p.m., registration begins at 5:30 p.m. at the red tent top outside the Blissfield Village Office, corner of Jefferson and Lane streets in Blissfield, MI! This race includes a Wassail Fest mug which allows you to walk around downtown Blissfield tasting wine-based hot wassail samples included in your adult registration. Vote for your favorite! For non-drinkers & those under 21, you will receive an insulated hot chocolate or coffee mug for your hot beverage. Only the first 25 adult runners registered are guaranteed an official 2025 Wassail Festival Mug. There will also be a prize for the best costume/outfit, so come dressed to impress!
$30 for Adults (21+) and $20 for Kids/Young Adults (6-20)
**You MUST show an ID to receive a wassail mug. NO EXCEPTIONS.**
AWARDS: Ceremony will follow the race. Medals for overall male & female AND top 2 finishers in each male & female age division: 6-12, 13-20, 21-35, 36-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
* Children 6-12 must run with an adult, as it is dark.
* Please bring lights and reflective gear.
* Most likely, there will be no indoor registration, seating or waiting. This is an outdoor event. The downtown block will be closed to traffic.
Email advance@cass.net for race info OR register online at www.active.com!
This fundraiser benefits the Miss River Raisin Scholarship Program, which provides thousands of dollars a year in college scholarships to young women in our community. THANK YOU for helping intelligent, talented and compassionate young women acheive a higher education!
Event details and schedule
13th Annual Hot-Cha-Cha 5K Mug Run Information
December 12, 2025
Registration: 5:30 p.m. outdoors in front of Village of Blissfield office in Downtown Blissfield, corner of Jefferson and Lane streets. Look for the red tent top!
Start Time: 6:30 p.m.
Awards: After the last runner crosses the finish line, medals will be given for overall male, overall female, as well as the top finisher in each age category for male and female: 6-12, 13-20, 21-35, 36-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. There will also be a prize for best costume/outfit. After the race, please stay in the downtown area and listen for the announcement of the awards.
** The course is marked with large arrows on street poles, as well as volunteers at the corners of important turns. LOOK FOR THOSE ARROWS! A map and a pocket-sized list of turns will be provided at the event.
** Please wear reflective running wear and/or lights! Costumes are welcome!
** Children 6-12 must run with an adult, as it is dark.
** Most likely, there will be no indoor registration, seating or waiting. This is an outdoor event. The downtown block will be closed to traffic.
**YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PHOTO ID TO RECEIVE A WASSAIL MUG. NO EXCEPTIONS.**
