Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 5901 W 84th St., Bloomington, MN
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K Run/Walk · 5K - Untimed & more
From the Organizer
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.
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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.
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- Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 5901 W 84th St., Bloomington, MN
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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.
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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 - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K?
- Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K is a running race held in Bloomington, Minnesota on October 17, 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 - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota at 5901 W 84th St., Bloomington, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K
Oct 17, 2026