Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
The Fort Wayne Hot Cider Hustle offers a crisp autumn race with cider, apples, and a commemorative mug.
Race Date
Oct 11, 2026
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Location
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Fort Wayne Hot Cider Hustle embraces the autumn season with a race that celebrates fall flavors. Participants receive not only an event shirt but also warm hot cider, a sweet caramel apple, and a unique finisher's mug, making it a memorable experience.
The course, primarily on roads, is noted for its minimal elevation change, presenting a flat profile that can be conducive to achieving personal bests. This makes it an appealing option for runners looking for a fast and straightforward race day.
Runners can share their experiences using the hashtag #HotCiderHustle, fostering a sense of community around the event. While specific historical data like field size or repeat runner rates are not detailed, the event is part of a series that aims to provide a festive and rewarding race day.
Race-provided description
Run the Fort Wayne Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct. 11th. All participants get an event shirt, hot cider, a caramel apple, and a finisher's mug. Use #HotCiderHustle to share your photos! Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website HotCiderHustle.com/FortWayne.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Commemorative Event Gear
Start Location
4000 Parnell Ave., Fort Wayne, IN, 46805
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
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
4 timing sources · 3 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 67°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K?
The Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K take place?
It takes place in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
What distances does the Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Hot Cider Hustle - Fort Wayne Half Marathon, 10K & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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