Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Run the Cedar Rapids Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K and 5K on Oct. 10th. At the finish line, you'll be greeted with hot apple cider, caramel apples and your finisher mug.
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Cedar Rapids, IA
Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website IowaRuns.com
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
67°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cedar Rapids #1, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cedar Rapids, IA
Population
136,859
as of 2023
Elevation
844 ft
Nearest Airport
CID
The Eastern Iowa Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
DSM
Des Moines International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a running race held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 10, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hot Cider Hustle - Cedar Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Oct 10, 2026