Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The Hot Cider Hustle offers a crisp autumn race with cider, caramel apples, and a finisher mug.
Race Date
Oct 10, 2026
Location
Lansing, MI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Lansing, Michigan
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles, Virtual 10K
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 1,290
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Hot Cider Hustle in Lansing, Michigan, offers a refreshing autumn race experience on October 10th. Runners can choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K, with the half marathon typically seeing around 464 finishers, a growing field that draws participants from approximately 15 states.
The course is certified and noted for its minimal elevation changes, suggesting a potentially fast race. After crossing the finish line, participants are rewarded not just with a sense of accomplishment, but also with a warm mug, hot apple cider, and caramel apples, embodying the event's seasonal theme.
While the repeat-runner loyalty is around 11%, the event's charm lies in its straightforward celebration of running and the fall season. It's a well-established event, with editions dating back to 2019, now in its sixth year, offering a community-focused race day.
Race-provided description
Run the Lansing Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Oct. 10th. At the finish line, you'll be greeted with hot apple cider, caramel apples, and your finisher mug. Use #HotCiderHustle to share your photos! Event times, dates, locations, and all other details are subject to change before the event. All official information is on the event's website, MichiganRuns.com.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Start Time
8:20 AM
Giveaway
Unisex Event Shirt
Start Location
1601 E Cavanaugh Rd, Lansing, MI, 48910
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MI22044MN · Detroit Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout716 years running
~426 finishers a year
growing or steady
11% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 15 states
winner 1:22:24
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
47°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 1,290 finishers actually crossed the line across 6 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
1,290
Median time
2:08:07
Latest turnout
235
States
30
Turnout by year
2019–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
The Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, starting at 8:20 AM.
Where does the Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K take place?
It takes place in Lansing, Michigan.
What distances does the Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles, Virtual 10K.
Is the Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 1,290 runners who have completed the Hot Cider Hustle - Lansing Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.
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