Hot Cider Hustle Rochester Half Marathon
Mayo High School sends this Rochester half onto the Bear Creek Trail, a mostly paved route with gentle rolling sections rather than a flat park loop.
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Quick facts
- USATF certified course, certification number MN23008JHP.
- Bear Creek Trail route that is almost entirely paved path.
- Gentle rolling terrain rather than flat.
- Start and finish at Mayo High School, with 10K and 5K options.
2026 Hot Cider Hustle Rochester Half Marathon registration
Registration for the 2026 Hot Cider Hustle Rochester Half Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Hot Cider Hustle Rochester Half Marathon
Rochester's version of the Hot Cider Hustle uses a high school as its base and the city's paved trail system for the distance. It lands a week before the rest of the series and is the hillier of the two Minnesota stops, which is worth knowing if you are picking between them for a goal race.
Course
The start and finish are at Mayo High School on 11th Avenue SE. The Bear Creek Trail carries the bulk of the route, and almost all of the course is paved path. The organizer describes gentle rolling terrain, so this is not a pancake course, but nothing on it requires a gear change. The half carries USATF certification MN23008JHP and a 3 hour 30 minute cutoff.
Race-day weather
Mid-October in southeastern Minnesota usually means a frosty start in the 30s warming into the 50s. The trail sections hold shade and damp longer than open road, so early miles can feel colder than the forecast suggests.
Past Hot Cider Hustle Rochester Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Hot Cider Hustle Rochester Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Hot Cider Hustle Rochester Half Marathon?
The 2026 Hot Cider Hustle Rochester Half Marathon is on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
How do I register for the Hot Cider Hustle Rochester Half Marathon?
Register for the Hot Cider Hustle Rochester Half Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/hot-cider-hustle-rochester-half-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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