Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day Schedule
Race Schedule details can be found here https://wisconsinruns.com/shorewoodhotciderhustle.
Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Half Marathon & 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Entry fee
- From $12.99
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 5K Untimed Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| 5K Untimed Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $49.99 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $99.99 | – |
| Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration | Half Marathon | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $120 | – |
| Kids Division 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $12.99 | – |
| Kids Division 5K-Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $12.99 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 24, 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
- 5K Run/Walk and 5K Untimed Run/Walk: $39.99 until Oct 22.
- 5K Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration and 5K Untimed Run/Walk - Extended Online Registration: $49.99 until Oct 24.
- Half Marathon: $99.99 until Oct 22.
- Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration: $120 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $99.99, entry is about 54 percent above a typical half marathon in Wisconsin, which costs $65 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in Milwaukee runs 2:09:51, about 9:54 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:16:56 and men in 1:58:08.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:14 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4600 Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI 53211
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 24 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 73°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 - Shorewood Half Marathon & 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://wisconsinruns.com/shorewoodhotciderhustle.
Race details
- Where
- 4600 Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI 53211Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 660 feet
- Included with entry
- Commemorative Event Gear; Unisex Event Gear
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022), 2021 (Oct 23, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 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 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Wisconsin?
- At $99.99, entry is about 54 percent above a typical half marathon in Wisconsin, which costs $65 right now.
- 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, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 4600 Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI 53211.
From the organizers
Run the Shorewood Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon and 5K on October 24th. Everyone gets hot cider, caramel apples, and a finisher's mug at the finish line!
Shorewood, WI
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website WisconsinRuns.com.