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Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a 5K, 10K and Half Marathon (plus virtual options for each distance) event held in Rochester, Minnesota. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Rochester, MN
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon (plus virtual options for each distance)
- Course
- Half Marathon has an official elevation gain/loss of 616 ft (rolling course along the Bear Creek Trail, Soldiers Field, and Bamber Valley Road SW; elevation range roughly 974-1023 ft).
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- mnruns.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $79.99 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 616 ft gain, 616 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 41°F at the start, 81% humidity, 10 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Run the Rochester Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct. 18th. At the finish line, you'll be greeted with hot apple cider, caramel apples and your finisher mug. Use #HotCiderHustle to share your photos! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website MNruns.com .
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Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K: common questions
- When is the Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K held?
- In Rochester, Minnesota.
- What distances does the Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K offer?
- 5K, 10K and Half Marathon (plus virtual options for each distance).
- How do I register for the Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $79.99 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K start?
- 8:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 616 ft gain, 616 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- about 41°F at the start, 81% humidity, 10 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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