Hot Cider Hustle - St. Louis 5K & 10K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 5K Untimed · 10K & more
From the Organizer
Run the St. Louis Hot Cider Hustle 5K & 10K on October 24th, 2026. All participants get an event shirt, hot cider, caramel apple, and a finishers 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 MissouriRuns.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
66°
Typical Low
47°
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Louis Sci Ctr, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About St. Louis, MO
Population
293,109
as of 2023
Elevation
471 ft
Nearest Airport
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central 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 - St. Louis 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
138
Days to train
- Race
- Hot Cider Hustle - St. Louis 5K & 10K
- Date
- October 24, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near St. Louis, MO
All-American 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
Beer Mile North American Classic Presented by Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Less than a mile away
Beer & Bagel Run - Queeny Park
Less than a mile away
Big River Cross Country Camp
Less than a mile away
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 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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 - St. Louis 5K & 10K?
- Hot Cider Hustle - St. Louis 5K & 10K is a running race held in St. Louis, Missouri on October 24, 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 - St. Louis 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri at Forest Park - The Upper Muny Parking Lot, St. Louis, MO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hot Cider Hustle - St. Louis 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hot Cider Hustle - St. Louis 5K & 10K
Oct 24, 2026