Lansing Hot Cider Hustle
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Lansing Hot Cider Hustle : event overview
The Lansing Hot Cider Hustle takes place in Lansing, MI on October 11, 2025 at Hawk Island Park (1601 E Cavanaugh Rd). The event offers chip-timed and fun run categories on a course that is entirely on paved paths and described as flat and fast. Distances offered include:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
Course time limits are published for each distance. Pacers are provided with target finish times ranging from about 2:00 to 2:45.
Logistics, awards and extras
Packet pickup options include mailing (fee applies), pre-event pickup in Okemos, or race‑morning pickup (the latter is not recommended and may involve a brief wait). Virtual participants typically receive gear 1–4 days before the event. Water stations provide water on all courses and water plus sports drink on the half marathon. There is no gear check on site. On-site parking is limited and a per-participant parking fee for Ingham County Parks is collected during registration.
Finish-line items listed for participants include hot apple cider, caramel apples, a 2025 finisher mug, and finisher medals (half marathon medal included; 5K/10K medals available as an add-on). Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers overall and in age groups for chip-timed categories; age groups run from 10 & under up to 70+. The event supports Special Olympics Michigan. Live participant tracking is available via the RaceJoy app. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.