Twin Cities Hot Cider Hustle
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Twin Cities Hot Cider Hustle, Bloomington MN
The Twin Cities Hot Cider Hustle is scheduled for October 17, 2026 at Normandale Lake Bandshell in Bloomington, Minnesota. The event includes in-person and virtual participation options and takes place on paved roads and trails around Normandale Lake.
Distances offered:
- Half marathon
- 5K
The half marathon course is USATF certified and the event is chip timed. Live participant tracking is available for the half marathon. Pacers will be present for a range of goal finish times on the half marathon course.
Packet and participant gear options include mailed packets for a fee and in-person packet pickup prior to race day. Mailed and virtual gear typically arrives 1 to 4 days before the event. There is no gear check on site. Water stations provide water and the half marathon stations include a sports drink.
Finish line items listed for participants include hot apple cider, caramel apples, a finisher mug, and a half marathon finisher medal; a 5K finisher medal is available as an add-on. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers overall and in each age group for chip-timed categories.
The event raises funds for Special Olympics Minnesota. Volunteers receive an event shirt and assist at water stations, participant check-in, and course marshaling. Strollers are allowed for walkers and joggers only; dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
