Hot Cider Hustle - St. Louis
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St. Louis Hot Cider Hustle 5K & 10K
The St. Louis Hot Cider Hustle is scheduled for October 24, 2026 in St. Louis and takes place on Forest Park’s fully paved trails. The event uses a wide course layout and offers chip timing and a fun run category.
Distances:
- 5K chip-timed on Forest Park paved trails
- 10K chip-timed on Forest Park paved trails
Event gear and finish-line items for 2026 include a finisher mug for every participant, runner’s choice of a classic t-shirt or a premium thin-tec 1/4 zip, hot apple cider and caramel apples at the finish, and an optional 5K/10K finisher medal add-on.
Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers overall and in each age group. Age groups run from 10 & Under through 70+. The course time limit for both distances is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Logistics notes: the start/finish is at the Upper Muny Parking Lot, Summit Dr., St. Louis, MO 63112. A packet-mailing option is offered for a fee; water stations provide water only; there is no gear check. All participants must sign an online waiver. No dogs are permitted; strollers are allowed for walkers and joggers and must start in the back of the starting corral. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
