Lansing Hot Cider Hustle
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Lansing Hot Cider Hustle, Lansing MI
The Lansing Hot Cider Hustle takes place October 10, 2026 at Hawk Island Park in Lansing, Michigan. The event offers chip-timed road race distances on paved park paths, with medal awards and finish-line refreshments.
Distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon
The course is described as flat and is run entirely on paved paths. Chip timing is used for individual start-to-finish times. Pacer groups are provided for a range of target finish times to help runners manage race pace. Water stations include water and the half marathon stations also include sports drink.
Packet pickup options include mailing of race packets for a fee, pre-event pickup at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Okemos, or pickup at the event site on race morning; event morning pickup may involve an expected wait. On-site parking is limited and a parking fee is collected through registration for Ingham County Parks.
Finish-line items listed for participants include hot apple cider, caramel apples, a finisher mug, and finisher medals (half marathon medal included; 5K and 10K medals available as an add-on). Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each age group and overall for chip-timed categories. The event supports Special Olympics Michigan, whose mission is year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
The event is planned to proceed in typical outdoor conditions but may be delayed for dangerous weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
