Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The Hot Cider Hustle offers a crisp autumn run with cider, caramel apples, and a finisher's mug.
Race Date
Oct 31, 2026
Location
Walker, MI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Walker, Michigan
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 1,666
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Hot Cider Hustle in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a refreshing autumn race experience. Held in early November, the event typically sees crisp, cool weather perfect for running, with average temperatures ranging from 40-55°F.
Runners can choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K. The course is predominantly flat, making it a good candidate for personal bests. Participants can expect a welcoming atmosphere, with the event now in its fifth year and showing a growing field trend. Recent editions have attracted runners from about 14 states.
All participants receive a unisex event shirt, hot cider, a caramel apple, and a finisher's mug, adding a festive touch to the race day. The event has a median field size of around 788 finishers, with recent editions seeing close to 900 participants.
Race-provided description
Run the Grand Rapids Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct. 31. All participants get an event shirt, hot cider, caramel apple and finisher mug. Use #HotCiderHustle to share your photos! Event times, dates, location, and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website MichiganRuns.com.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Event Shirt
Start Location
1415 Maynard Ave SW., Walker, MI, 49534
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout695 years running
~788 finishers a year
growing or steady
12% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 14 states
winner 1:14:15
typical high 55°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
55°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,666 finishers actually crossed the line across 5 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,666
Median time
2:07:15
Latest turnout
452
States
28
Turnout by year
2021–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
The Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K take place?
It takes place in Walker, Michigan.
What distances does the Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,666 runners who have completed the Hot Cider Hustle - Grand Rapids Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.
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