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Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From $12.99
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 10K Run - Extended Online Registration | 10K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $59.99 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $54.99 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk (Untimed) | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $54.99 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $99.99 | – |
| Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $109.99 | – |
| Kid's Division Fun 5K | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $12.99 | – |
| Virtual Run Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $99.99 | – |
| Virtual Run 10KVirtual | 10K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $49.99 | – |
| Virtual Run 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 11, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run: $49.99 until Oct 11.
- 10K Run - Extended Online Registration: $59.99 until Oct 11.
- 5K Run/Walk and 5K Run/Walk (Untimed): $39.99 until Oct 11.
- 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration and 5K Walk (Untimed) - Extended Online Registration: $54.99 until Oct 11.
Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $99.99, entry is about 59 percent above a typical half marathon in Indiana, which costs $63 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Indiana runs 2:07:33, about 9:44 a mile, based on 40 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:15:48 and men in 1:57:43.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:46 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 810 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 11 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race packet pick-up details can be found here www.HotCiderHustle.com.
Race details
- Where
- 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 810 feet
- Included with entry
- Commemorative Event Gear; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 11, 2026), 2025 (Oct 12, 2025), 2024 (Oct 13, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 30, 2022), 2021 (Oct 24, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $12.99 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Indiana?
- At $99.99, entry is about 59 percent above a typical half marathon in Indiana, which costs $63 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
From the organizers
Run the Fort Wayne Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct. 11th. All participants get an event shirt, hot cider, a caramel apple, and a finisher's 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 HotCiderHustle.com/FortWayne.