Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race packet pick-up details can be found here https://michiganruns.com/grandrapidshotciderhustle.
Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Walker, Michigan
- 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 | 10K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 10K - Extended Online Registration | 10K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $64.99 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $54.99 | – |
| 5K Untimed Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K Untimed Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $54.99 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $99.99 | – |
| Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration | Half Marathon | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $109.99 | – |
| Kids Division Fun Run 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $12.99 | – |
| Virtual - 10KVirtual | 10K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $49.99 | – |
| Virtual - 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| Virtual - Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 31, 20268:30 AM | $99.99 | – |
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: $49.99 until Oct 28.
- 10K - Extended Online Registration: $64.99 until Oct 31.
- 5K and 5K Untimed Run/Walk: $39.99 until Oct 28.
- 5K - Extended Online Registration and 5K Untimed Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration: $54.99 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $99.99, entry is about 48 percent above a typical half marathon in Michigan, which costs $67.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Michigan runs 2:07:11, about 9:42 a mile, based on 72 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:14:18 and men in 1:58:17.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 8:15 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 750 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1415 Maynard Ave SW., Walker, MI 49534
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)5K
888
finishers
34:23
median (11:04 /mi)
15:39
winning time
63% / 37%
women / men
10K
486
finishers
1:01:56
median (9:58 /mi)
33:14
winning time
64% / 36%
women / men
Half Marathon
452
finishers
2:07:19
median (9:43 /mi)
1:14:16
winning time
56% / 44%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Michigan Running Foundation) for Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 26:06 or better, the top quarter in 29:57, and half the field in 34:23; the last tenth came in after 49:00.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 48:51 or better, the top quarter in 55:46, and half the field in 1:01:56; the last tenth came in after 1:20:08.
At the 2025 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:41:26 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:18, and half the field in 2:07:19; the last tenth came in after 2:41:23.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:21 | 19:21 |
| 20-29 | 24:52 | 18:19 |
| 30-39 | 22:06 | 19:49 |
| 40-49 | 26:38 | 21:48 |
| 50-59 | 30:25 | 24:04 |
| 60-69 | 33:35 | 26:37 |
| 70+ | n/a | 32:01 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 128 percent since 2021.
800
2021
1,208
2022
1,741
2023
1,652
2024
1,826
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 651 to 888 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:06 to 34:23.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 888 (+3%) | 34:23 | under 26:06 | 15:39 |
| 2024 | 859 (-4%) | 34:00 | under 25:15 | 15:59 |
| 2023 | 892 (+35%) | 34:35 | under 26:45 | 17:07 |
| 2022 | 662 (+2%) | 34:44 | under 25:53 | 15:22 |
| 2021 | 651 | 34:06 | under 25:02 | 17:35 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:57, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- 10K: Slower than most Michigan 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 55:46, against 53:36 in a typical Michigan 10K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Half Marathon: About average for Michigan half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:53:18, against 1:52:52 in a typical Michigan half marathon, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 40°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 68°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 - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day Schedule
Race Schedule details can be found here https://michiganruns.com/grandrapidshotciderhustle.
Race details
- Where
- 1415 Maynard Ave SW., Walker, MI 49534Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 750 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Event Shirt; Add on T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 6, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, October 31, 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 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $99.99, entry is about 48 percent above a typical half marathon in Michigan, which costs $67.50 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 888 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 34:23 and the winner ran 15:39.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:57, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1415 Maynard Ave SW., Walker, MI 49534.
From the organizers
Run the Grand Rapids Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct. 31. All participants get an event shirt, hot cider, caramel apple and 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 MichiganRuns.com.