Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K Run · 5K Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
Run the Fort Wayne Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct. 11th. All participants get an event shirt, hot cider, a caramel apple, and a finisher's 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 HotCiderHustle.com/FortWayne.
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
66°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ft Wayne Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fort Wayne, IN
Population
266,235
as of 2023
Elevation
767 ft
Nearest Airport
FWA
Fort Wayne International Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 114 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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 - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
125
Days to train
- Race
- Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date
- October 11, 2026
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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 - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a running race held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 11, 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 - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Oct 11, 2026