Hot Cider Hustle - St. Louis
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St. Louis Hot Cider Hustle 5K & 10K
The St. Louis Hot Cider Hustle takes place on October 24, 2026 in Forest Park, St. Louis, with the start/finish at the Upper Muny Parking Lot on Summit Drive. The event offers chip-timed road races on fully paved park trails and uses wide course sections to reduce congestion.
Distances
- 5K
- 10K
The event has a course time limit of 1 hour 30 minutes for both distances. Live participant tracking is available and free digital race photos are provided after the event, though photos are not guaranteed.
Finish-line provisions include hot apple cider, caramel apples, and a 2026 finisher mug provided for every participant. A finisher medal for the 5K or 10K is available as an add-on. Participants choose event gear between a classic t-shirt or a premium thin-tec 1/4 zip option.
Packet pickup options include mailing the packet for a fee of $14.99, a pre-event pickup at a specified retail location on the day before the race, or on-site pickup on race morning; mailed packet tracking is provided when applicable. Virtual participants receive mailed gear that typically arrives 1 to 4 days before race day.
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age category and overall for both chip-timed distances. Age groups start at 10 & under and continue in standard five-year increments up to 70 plus. Water stations provide water and there is no gear check. Strollers are permitted for walkers and joggers only; dogs are not allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
