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Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K
Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K is a half marathon and 5K Run/Walk (plus virtual options for each distance) event held in Bloomington, Minnesota. It was last held on October 17, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Bloomington, MN
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 17, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Bloomington, Minnesota
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk (plus virtual options for each distance)
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Hilly course through Normandale Lake Park; official elevation map shows Half Marathon gain/loss of about 1030 ft / -1025 ft, including a notable climb in mile 1.
- 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, $115.99 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:30 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 1030 ft gain, 1025 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 48°F at the start, 90% humidity, 7 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 - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K
Run the Twin Cities Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon & 5K on Oct. 17th. 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 the event. All official information is on the event's website MNruns.com .
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Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K: common questions
- When is the Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 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 - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K held?
- In Bloomington, Minnesota.
- What distances does the Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk (plus virtual options for each distance).
- How many people run the Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K?
- About 1,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 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 - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $115.99 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K start?
- 8:30 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; 1030 ft gain, 1025 ft loss (official course data); USATF certified.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K?
- about 48°F at the start, 90% humidity, 7 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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