Twin Cities Hot Cider Hustle

Twin Cities Hot Cider Hustle is a USATF-certified running event in Bloomington, Minnesota, offering a half marathon and a 5K on paved road and trail around Normandale Lake. The course showcases fall scenery as runners loop the lake and surrounding parks. Highlights include festive finish-line treats—hot apple cider, caramel apples—and brand-new 2025 finisher mugs, plus runner’s choice gear (premium thin-tec hoodie or classic T-shirt).

Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Minnesota. The event features chip-timed results, live RaceJoy tracking, optional pacers, and post-race photos—with medals for half marathon finishers. Free parking is available in a nearby garage at 8500 Normandale Lake Blvd. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.