2nd Annual Apple Festival Memorial 5k 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Versailles, Missouri
- Entry fee
- From $40
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Festival Memorial 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20268:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $40 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Missouri runs 36:58, about 11:54 a mile, based on 246 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:11 and men in 32:32.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the Apple Festival Memorial 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,000 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
902 W Newton St, Versailles, MO 65084
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 4 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 87°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 902 W Newton St, Versailles, MO 65084Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,000 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is 2nd Annual Apple Festival Memorial 5k?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Missouri?
- At $40, entry is about 16 percent above a typical 5K in Missouri, which costs $34.50 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 902 W Newton St, Versailles, MO 65084.
From the organizers
The 2nd Annual Apple Festival Memorial 5k Honoring Ryan Simpson starts and finishes at the Versailles City Park in Versailles, MO. This fast, all-road course takes runners through the streets of Versailles before bringing them back to the park for the finish. This course is perfect for runners chasing a PR, walkers enjoying the morning, and everyone in between.
Join Ryan's 5k and be part of a race that means so much more than the miles. Every step helps us continue Ryan's legacy and give back to the kids and community he loved.