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St. John's Waltz Applefest 5K/10K Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (Detroit)
- Location
- New Boston, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $40 on Oct 4, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10k Run | 10K | Oct 4, 20268:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 4, 20268:45 AM | $20 | – |
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 4, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The 10K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 4, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10k Run and 5k Run/Walk: $35 until Oct 3, then $40 until Oct 4.
- 1 Mile Fun Run: $20 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Michigan ($38).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Michigan runs 1:01:56, about 9:58 a mile, based on 112 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:47 and men in 58:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the 10k Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Corner of Hannan Rd and Huron River Drive, New Boston, MI 48164
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 (5 years)5k Run/Walk
77
finishers
36:15
median (11:42 /mi)
22:39
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
10k Run
36
finishers
59:05
median (9:32 /mi)
36:05
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Michigan Running Foundation) for St. John's Waltz Applefest 5K/10K Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at St. John's Waltz Applefest 5K/10K Run?
At the 2025 5k Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 25:55 or better, the top quarter in 28:01, and half the field in 36:15; the last tenth came in after 56:14.
At the 2025 10k Run, the fastest tenth finished in 40:01 or better, the top quarter in 48:03, and half the field in 59:05; the last tenth came in after 1:10:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 24:56 |
| 20-29 | 37:59 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 32:21 | 30:37 |
| 40-49 | 36:15 | 27:50 |
| 60-69 | 53:19 | n/a |
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.
Finishers by year
Up 109 percent since 2021.
54
2021
91
2022
82
2023
83
2024
113
2025
All events combined, from official results.
St. John's Waltz Applefest 5K/10K Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 37 to 77 finishers, and the median time dropped from 37:00 to 36:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 (+12%) | 36:15 | under 25:55 | 22:39 |
| 2024 | 69 (-5%) | 37:01 | under 24:54 | 18:35 |
| 2023 | 73 (+6%) | 31:32 | under 23:37 | 17:31 |
| 2022 | 69 (+86%) | 33:39 | under 22:36 | 18:45 |
| 2021 | 37 | 37:00 | under 26:13 | 21:08 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
About average for Michigan 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:01, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here are about average.
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 October 4 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 79°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 St. John's Waltz Applefest 5K/10K Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Corner of Hannan Rd and Huron River Drive, New Boston, MI 48164Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 630 feet
- Included with entry
- Tshirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Oct 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023), 2022 (Oct 2, 2022), 2021 (Oct 3, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is St. John's Waltz Applefest 5K/10K Run?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 4, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Michigan ($38).
- 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, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 77 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 36:15 and the winner ran 22:39.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:01, against 28:36 in a typical Michigan 5K, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- Corner of Hannan Rd and Huron River Drive, New Boston, MI 48164.
From the organizers
Please visit our website for full details on this event https://stjohnsapplefestrun.weebly.com/
Early Registration to 9/23 $30 (5K/10K), $15 (1-mile) **Last day to register and guarantee a t-shirt!
Late Registration 9/24 to 10/03: $35 (5K/10K), $20 (1-mile) ** t-shirt while supplies last
Day of Race: $40 (5K/10K), $20 (1-mile)
Course: Beautiful paved trail along the Huron River through Lower Huron Metropark.
Awards: The awards will be handed out after the race at the registration tent located just south of the bridge on Waltz Road.
5K and 10K Overall 1st place Male and Female - $50 and Race Medal
All participant in the 5K and 10K will receive a Race Medal