Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Half Marathon & 5K
The Hot Cider Hustle offers a crisp autumn half marathon with a festive fall-themed finish.
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 13.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Shorewood Hot Cider Hustle invites runners to embrace the autumn season with a half marathon and 5K.
Participants can expect a festive atmosphere, with the promise of hot cider, caramel apples, and a commemorative finisher's mug at the end of the race. The event aims to capture the spirit of fall with these seasonal treats.
While specific details on heritage and field size are not provided, the race is USATF certified and offers a net drop of 0.00 m/km, suggesting a potentially fast course. Typical race-day weather in late October averages between 44-60°F, making for a cool, crisp running experience.
Race-provided description
Run the Shorewood Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon and 5K on October 24th. Everyone gets hot cider, caramel apples, and a finisher's mug at the finish line! Shorewood, WI 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
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start Time
8:30 AM
Giveaway
Commemorative Event Gear
Start Location
4600 Estabrook Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Small Town
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
WI22011DM · Shorewood Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
USATF certified · 3 timing sources
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
44°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Half Marathon & 5K?
The Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Half Marathon & 5K is held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
Where does the Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Half Marathon & 5K take place?
It takes place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What distances does the Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Half Marathon & 5K offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 13.1 Miles.
Is the Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Half Marathon & 5K course flat and good for a PR?
The Hot Cider Hustle - Shorewood Half Marathon & 5K is a ultra-flat, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
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