Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Race Date
Oct 18, 2026
Location
Rochester, MN
The Experience
Run the Rochester Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct. 19th. At the finish line, you'll be greeted with hot apple cider, caramel apples and your finisher mug.
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Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website MNruns.com.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Commemorative Event Gear
Start Location
1420 11th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN, 55904
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MN23008JHP · Expires 2033 · Rochester Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:04:35
9:31/mi
Winning Time
1:24:59
6:29/mi
Finishers (2025)
302
States Represented
14 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:49:54
MEDIAN
2:04:35
SLOWER 25%
2:21:05
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
43°
Afternoon (High)
59°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.0"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
64%
Humidity
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