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Hot Cider Hustle - Washington D.C. 5K & 10K

Date
October 31, 2026
Distance
5K Run/Walk · 5K Run/Walk - Untimed · 10K Run/Walk & more
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From the Organizer

Run the D.C. Hot Cider Hustle 5K & 10K on Oct. 31st. All participants get an event shirt, hot cider, caramel apple, and 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 hotciderhustle.com

Events

5K Run/Walk8:30 AMRegister →
5K Run/Walk - Untimed8:30 AMRegister →
10K Run/Walk8:30 AMRegister →
5K Run/Walk Extended Online Registration8:30 AMRegister →
5K - Untimed Extended Online Registration8:30 AMRegister →
10K Run/Walk Extended Online Registration8:30 AMRegister →
5K Kid's Division Fun Run8:30 AMRegister →
Virtual 5K8:30 AMRegister →
Virtual 10K8:30 AMRegister →

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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Hot Cider Hustle - Washington D.C. 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

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Hot Cider Hustle - Washington D.C. 5K & 10K
Date
October 31, 2026

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.

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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 - Washington D.C. 5K & 10K?
Hot Cider Hustle - Washington D.C. 5K & 10K is a running race held in National Harbor, Maryland on October 31, 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 - Washington D.C. 5K & 10K?
Saturday, October 31, 2026 in National Harbor, Maryland at 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Hot Cider Hustle - Washington D.C. 5K & 10K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Hot Cider Hustle - Washington D.C. 5K & 10K

Oct 31, 2026

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