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Country Mill Spiked Apple 5k 2027
- Date
- Saturday, July 31, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- Charlotte, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on May 8, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k | 5K | Jul 31, 20279:00 AM | $30$35 after May 8, 2027 | – |
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 $35 on May 8, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until May 7, then $35 until Jun 18, then $40 until Jul 2, then $45 until Jul 20, then $50 until Jul 30, then $55 until Jul 31.
Online registration closes Jul 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Michigan runs 37:01, about 11:55 a mile, based on 764 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:37 and men in 31:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:29 AM, and the 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Country Mill Orchard & Cider Mill, Charlotte, MI 48813
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results5k
240
finishers
40:47
median (13:08 /mi)
18:46
winning time
61% / 39%
women / men
1.5 Mile Walk
18
finishers
32:59
median (21:59 /mi)
18:22
winning time
65% / 35%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Country Mill Spiked Apple 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Country Mill Spiked Apple 5k?
At the 2026 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 28:24 or better, the top quarter in 33:33, and half the field in 40:47; the last tenth came in after 56:31.
At the 2026 1.5 Mile Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 22:38 or better, the top quarter in 25:33, and half the field in 32:59; the last tenth came in after 35:38.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 34:30 | 23:04 |
| 20-29 | 27:08 | 28:25 |
| 30-39 | 29:43 | 26:12 |
| 40-49 | 30:31 | 25:20 |
| 50-59 | 31:53 | 35:30 |
| 60-69 | 43:24 | 44:02 |
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 2026.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:33, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 17 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 31 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 57°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Country Mill Spiked Apple 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
There Will Be Donuts!
What's Better than an amazing venue and free Hard Cider? Getting all of that plus Incredible fresh made donuts and cider of Course! Your Registration includes fresh made donuts at the finish line, and make sure to check out the awesome…
Course
Course Map
5K Course: The Course Starts and Finishes at the Winery! This is a 2 loop course. 1.5 Mile Course: 1.5 milers will only do 1 loop of the course. There is some uneven ground and small hills at some points in the course, but this route is…
Shirt and medal
2027 Race Swag!!!
Awards
Age Group Awards and More Info!
This event will be offering Age Group Awards! In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers in each age category also receives a custom age group award! 10 Year Categories: 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49…
The cause
Charity Partner
We are excited to announce that the local charity partner will be St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank of St. Mary, Charlotte! St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank of St Mary, Charlotte is a network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in…
Race details
- Where
- Country Mill Orchard & Cider Mill, Charlotte, MI 48813Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 31, 2027), 2026 (Aug 1, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Country Mill Spiked Apple 5k?
- Saturday, July 31, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on May 8, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 31, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Michigan ($30).
- 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 240 runners finished the 5k; the median finish was 40:47 and the winner ran 18:46.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 33:33, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here run 17 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Country Mill Orchard & Cider Mill, Charlotte, MI 48813.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, July 31, 2027 at 9:00am for an exciting annual event that features the Country Mill Orchard & Cider Mill! After running past the sunflower fields enjoy their hard cider and fresh, homemade donuts. You can also pick fresh organic blueberries, peaches and apples. So come join us for the race and stay for the delicious food and drink. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the cider and camaraderie this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
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