Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day Schedule
Race Schedule details can be found here https://mnruns.com/rochesterhotciderhustle.
Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Rochester, Minnesota
- Entry fee
- From $14.99
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 18, 20268:30 AM | $115.99 | – |
| Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration | Half Marathon | Oct 18, 20268:30 AM | $110 | – |
| 10K - Extended Online Registration | 10K | Oct 18, 20268:45 AM | $57.99 | – |
| 10K Run/Walk | 10K | Oct 18, 20268:45 AM | $57.99 | – |
| 5K - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:45 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:45 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 5K Untimed - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:45 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 5K Untimed Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:45 AM | $49.99 | – |
| Kid's Division 5K Fun Run (12 Years & Under) | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:45 AM | $14.99 | – |
| Virtual Run - 10KVirtual | 10K | Oct 18, 20268:30 AM | $57.99 | – |
| Virtual Run - 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 18, 20268:30 AM | $49.99 | – |
| Virtual Run - Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 18, 20268:30 AM | $115.99 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Half Marathon: $115.99 until Oct 17.
- Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration: $110 until Oct 18.
- 10K - Extended Online Registration: $57.99 until Oct 18.
- 10K Run/Walk: $57.99 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $115.99, entry is about 74 percent above a typical half marathon in Minnesota, which costs $66.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Minnesota runs 2:07:05, about 9:42 a mile, based on 20 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:14:40 and men in 1:57:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:26 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,070 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1420 11th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN 55904
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 18 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 71°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 - Rochester 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 https://mnruns.com/rochesterhotciderhustle.
Race details
- Where
- 1420 11th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN 55904Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,070 feet
- Included with entry
- Commemorative Event Gear; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Oct 19, 2025), 2024 (Oct 20, 2024), 2023 (Oct 22, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Oct 23, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $14.99 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Minnesota?
- At $115.99, entry is about 74 percent above a typical half marathon in Minnesota, which costs $66.50 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.
- Where does it start?
- 1420 11th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN 55904.
From the organizers
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.