Hot Cider Hustle - Green Bay Half Marathon & 5K
The Hot Cider Hustle in Green Bay offers a crisp autumn race with a unique finisher mug and cider.
Race Date
Oct 25, 2026
Location
Green Bay, WI
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Location
- Green Bay, Wisconsin
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 3,312
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Hot Cider Hustle in Green Bay transforms a crisp autumn day into a memorable race experience. Held in October, the event invites runners to embrace the season with a unique blend of athletic challenge and autumnal treats.
Participants can expect a course that is USATF certified and noted for its minimal elevation change, making it a potentially fast day for personal bests. The race has grown since its inception in 2017, with recent editions seeing around 948 finishers, drawing participants from approximately 11 states.
Beyond the run itself, the Hot Cider Hustle offers a distinctive reward: a finisher mug, hot cider, and a caramel apple. This focus on seasonal perks contributes to a loyal following, with about 21% of participants returning for subsequent races, cementing its status as a beloved local event.
Race-provided description
Run the Green Bay Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon & 5K on Oct. 25th. 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 event. All official information is on the event's website Wisconsinruns.com.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Start Time
8:15 AM
Giveaway
Unixex Event Gear
Start Location
Northland Ave & Washington St, Green Bay, WI, 54301
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
WI25009DM · EPIC Green Bay Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite868 years running
~748 finishers a year
growing or steady
21% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources
runners from 11 states
winner 1:16:47
typical high 57°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
42°
Afternoon (High)
57°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 3,312 finishers actually crossed the line across 8 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
3,312
Median time
2:05:14
Latest turnout
482
States
20
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Hot Cider Hustle - Green Bay Half Marathon & 5K?
The Hot Cider Hustle - Green Bay Half Marathon & 5K is held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 8:15 AM.
Where does the Hot Cider Hustle - Green Bay Half Marathon & 5K take place?
It takes place in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
What distances does the Hot Cider Hustle - Green Bay Half Marathon & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Hot Cider Hustle - Green Bay Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Hot Cider Hustle - Green Bay Half Marathon & 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 - Green Bay Half Marathon & 5K?
HalfRuns has finish records for 3,312 runners who have completed the Hot Cider Hustle - Green Bay Half Marathon & 5K.
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