Twin Cities Hot Cider Hustle
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Twin Cities Hot Cider Hustle - Bloomington, MN
The Twin Cities Hot Cider Hustle is an autumn road event held at Normandale Lake Bandshell in Bloomington, Minnesota. The event offers timed and fun-run options with a USATF certified half marathon course. All courses are on paved road or trail and run around Normandale Lake.
Distances include:
- Half marathon
- 5K
The event is chip timed for individual results. Live participant tracking is available for the half marathon via a race tracking app. Time limits are posted for each distance. Water stations on the half marathon course provide water and sports drink. Pacers will be present for the half marathon to mark target finish times.
Finish-line provisions and participant gear are provided. Finish-line items include hot apple cider and caramel apples; a new finisher mug is provided for 2026 participants. Runner apparel options include a classic t-shirt or an upgraded thin-tec 1/4 zip hoodie. Half marathon finishers receive a finisher medal; a 5K finisher medal is available as an add-on. Free digital photos are offered after the event but are not guaranteed.
The event raises funds for Special Olympics Minnesota and presents awards to the top three male and female finishers overall and by age group for the half marathon and 5K chip-timed categories. Strollers are allowed for walkers and joggers only; dogs are not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
