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Apple Harvest Road Races 2026

Date
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Start time
8:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $20 · goes up to $43 on Oct 3, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
2 Mile Health WalkOtherOct 4, 20268:30 AM$25–
5K Race5KOct 4, 20268:30 AM$38$43 after Oct 3, 2026–
5 Mile Race8KOct 4, 20268:30 AM$38$43 after Oct 4, 2026–
Little Fritter Fun RunKidsOct 4, 20268:30 AM$26$29 after Oct 3, 2026–
Middle School 5K5KOct 4, 20268:30 AM$35–
Y CUP 1-Mile Race1 MileOct 4, 20268:30 AM$20–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $43 on Oct 3, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 2 Mile Health Walk: $25 until Oct 4.
  • 5K Race: $38 until Oct 2, then $43 until Oct 3.
  • 5 Mile Race: $38 until Oct 3, then $43 until Oct 4.
  • Little Fritter Fun Run: $26 until Oct 2, then $29 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $38, entry is about 27 percent above a typical 8K in Connecticut, which costs $30 right now.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the 2 Mile Health Walk starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Southington Community YMCA, Southington, CT 06489

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

2025 results

All results

5K Race

851
finishers
32:01
median (10:18 /mi)
15:40
winning time
57% / 43%
women / men
median 32:0119:5558:27
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

5 Mile Race

216
finishers
43:02
median (8:36 /mi)
23:19
winning time
44% / 56%
women / men

Y CUP 1-Mile Race

131
finishers
11:30
median (11:30 /mi)
7:44
winning time
44% / 56%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Startline Race Services) for Apple Harvest Road Races. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Apple Harvest Road Races?

At the 2025 5K Race, the fastest tenth finished in 23:40 or better, the top quarter in 27:26, and half the field in 32:01; the last tenth came in after 45:09.

At the 2025 5 Mile Race, the fastest tenth finished in 32:55 or better, the top quarter in 37:57, and half the field in 43:02; the last tenth came in after 54:06.

At the 2025 Y CUP 1-Mile Race, the fastest tenth finished in 8:43 or better, the top quarter in 9:33, and half the field in 11:30; the last tenth came in after 15:36.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Race
AgeWomenMen
Under 2021:5019:06
20-2923:3720:43
30-3924:0620:42
40-4923:4721:23
50-5928:3324:10
60-6932:4822:49
70+n/a31:43

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 4 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 76°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
Southington Community YMCA, Southington, CT 06489Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 180 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K, 8K, Kids, Other
Editions
2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is Apple Harvest Road Races?
Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $43 on Oct 3, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?
At $38, entry is about 27 percent above a typical 8K in Connecticut, which costs $30 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
1 Mile, 5K, 8K, Kids, Other.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 851 runners finished the 5K Race; the median finish was 32:01 and the winner ran 15:40.
Where does it start?
Southington Community YMCA, Southington, CT 06489.

From the organizers

46TH ANNUAL APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026

Brought to you by the Southington Community YMCA

THERE'S SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES

Our classic 5 Mile Race

Our popular 5K Race

Middle School Cup

Our inspiring community teams running in honor/memory of loved one or in support of a local cause

Our healthy 2-Mile Walk

Our thrilling Y CUP 1 Mile Race for 4th and 5th graders

Our fan favorite Little Fritter Fun Runs

Discount for our veterans and service men and women

STARTING TIMES AND LOCATIONS

5 Mile Race - Starts at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the top of Columbus Blvd

5K Races - Starts at 8:45 a.m. Meet at the top of Columbus Blvd.

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