About the Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K
The race runs through Bloomington in the fall, when the trees are likely turning. Hot apple cider and caramel apples wait at the finish, which gives the whole morning a seasonal feeling without anyone having to say so. There are two distance options, so runners at different points in their training can show up together.
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Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles10/17/2026 08:30$110
5K10/17/2026 08:45$50
5K10/17/2026 08:45$50
13.1 Miles10/17/2026 08:30$120
5K10/17/2026 08:45$65
5K10/17/2026 08:45$65
5K10/17/2026 08:45$15
13.1 Miles10/17/2026 08:30$110
5K10/17/2026 08:45$50
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