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Unicoi County Apple Festival 4 Mile Run & 3K Walk 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 8:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Erwin, Tennessee
Entry fee: From $35
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
4 Mile Run	Other	Oct 3, 20268:00 AM	$35$40 after Sep 27, 2026	–
3K Walk	Other	Oct 3, 20268:03 AM	$35$40 after Sep 27, 2026	–

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 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:25 AM, and the 4 Mile Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 2,000 feet above sea level.

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

Start location and course

601 Love St., Erwin, TN 37650

Directions to the start

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 3 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 38°F and hot years reach 72°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: 601 Love St., Erwin, TN 37650Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 2,000 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: Other
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Unicoi County Apple Festival 4 Mile Run & 3K Walk?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
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.
What distances can I run?: Other.
Where does it start?: 601 Love St., Erwin, TN 37650.

From the organizers

8:00 am - 4 Mile. 8:03 am - 3K Walk. Come run or walk this great tradition. Both the 4M and 3K start and finish at the YMCA. Stay for the Unicoi County Apple Festival. The festival, drawing more than 110,000 annual attendees has been consistently named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 events in the southeast.