Schedule and packet pickup
Packet Pick-Up
Packet pick up details can be found here: https://mnruns.com/twincitieshotciderhustle.
Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Bloomington, 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 17, 20268:30 AM | $115.99 | – |
| Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration | Half Marathon | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $119.99 | – |
| 5K - Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:45 AM | $64.99 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:45 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 5K - Untimed | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:45 AM | $49.99 | – |
| 5K - Untimed Extended Online Registration | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:45 AM | $64.99 | – |
| Kid's Division 5K Fun Run | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:45 AM | $14.99 | – |
| Virtual Half MarathonVirtual | Half Marathon | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $115.99 | – |
| Virtual 5KVirtual | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:45 AM | $49.99 | – |
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 18.
- Half Marathon - Extended Online Registration: $119.99 until Oct 17.
- 5K - Extended Online Registration and 5K - Untimed Extended Online Registration: $64.99 until Oct 17.
- 5K Run/Walk and 5K - Untimed: $49.99 until Oct 18.
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 7:29 AM, and the Half Marathon starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 850 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5901 W 84th St., Bloomington, MN 55438
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 17 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 72°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 - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Race Day Schedule
Race day schedule can be found here: https://mnruns.com/twincitieshotciderhustle.
Race details
- Where
- 5901 W 84th St., Bloomington, MN 55438Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 850 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex Event Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 18, 2025), 2024 (Oct 19, 2024), 2023 (Oct 21, 2023), 2022 (Oct 15, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 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, Half Marathon.
- Where does it start?
- 5901 W 84th St., Bloomington, MN 55438.
From the organizers
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.