Name: Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31

West Michigan's #1 professional transportation company serving more than 20 years. The most complete diverse vehicle fleet to accommodate any type of client or group size with friendly professional chauffeurs.

Executive Coach Service

Nonla Burger is a modern diner experience with an "old school" twist! Located on the Westside of Downtown Grand Rapids. Nonla Burger offers quality food and service, with affordable pricing. Come join the fun you won't regret it.

Nonla Burger

Meat & whiskey lovers, rejoice! Butcher’s Union offers a meat-heavy menu of globally inspired fare and more than 100 whiskey selections. It was ranked one of Yelp’s Top 100 Midwest eateries in 2023. Located in the bustling Bridge Street entertainment district, this modern gastropub provides a cozy, intimate respite for dinner, and also serves lunch on Saturdays. Fish, poultry and pasta dishes complement the meat offerings, and you can enjoy a wide variety of cocktails, wine and draft beers in addition to whiskey.

Butcher's Union

West Side pizza joint offers fresh-made pizzas, breadsticks, pasta, sandwiches and salads, for pickup or delivery.

Fratelli's Italian Kitchen

Bistro Bella Vita's specialty is fresh Italian and French cuisine, prepared from scratch, and served in a big-city, casual atmosphere featuring West Michigan's largest martini bar. Visit Bistro Bella Vita and enjoy the "Beautiful Life."

Bistro Bella Vita

Strategically placed at the gateway to Grand Rapids’ historic Westside, The Knickerbocker is a taste of many world traditions that have been rediscovered and presented with a fresh perspective. Enjoy a full drink menu including craft beer, artisan spirits, handcrafted cocktails, wine and cider. The Knickerbocker presents a rustic, seasonal menu showcasing local and regional agriculture, old world techniques with a fresh perspective; including nose to tail butchery, heirloom produce and scratch cooking over fire.

New Holland - The Knickerbocker

New Holland - The Knickerbocker Facility Tour

Spread over 158 acres, the park features a diverse array of thoughtfully curated gardens and breathtaking outdoor sculptures. Visitors can stroll through various themed gardens, each designed to engage the senses and inspire curiosity. Noteworthy among them is the serene Japanese Garden, which offers a harmonious blend of traditional design and natural beauty.

For modern art aficionados, the sculpture park showcases an impressive collection of works by internationally acclaimed artists, seamlessly integrated into the landscape. The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden provides an engaging experience for younger visitors, making it a family-friendly destination.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is also acclaimed for its dynamic exhibitions and year-round events, ensuring there's always something new to explore. Whether you're a local looking for a serene day out or a tourist seeking a distinctive cultural experience, this park is a must-visit.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

There are many areas within Meijer Gardens to explore, including five indoor gardens: The Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, Victorian Garden Parlor, the nation’s largest Carnivorous Plant House, etc.

Tillie Ruth's is a local coffee, tea, and sandwich shop located within the Bridge Street Market.

Tillie Ruth's Coffee at Bridge St. Market

Renovated 1930s-era building on the West Side is a fun, friendly place to enjoy craft beer on tap and awesome American comfort food.

Blue Dog Tavern

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

Run the Grand Rapids Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Oct. 31. All participants get an event shirt, hot cider, caramel apple and finisher mug.

Use [#HotCiderHustle](https://www.instagram.com/michiganruns_com/) to share your photos!

Event times, dates, location, and all other details are subject to change prior to the event. All official information is on the event's website [MichiganRuns.com](https://michiganruns.com/grandrapidshotciderhustle).

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