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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
32 St Thomas St, Dover NH
5K
51–68°F · low rain risk
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2025
43–73°F
dry
2024
50–71°F
dry
2023
53–82°F
dry
2022
42–55°F
dry
2021
54–63°F
dry
2020
47–63°F
dry
2019
43–54°F
dry
2018
50–67°F
rain
2017
49–66°F
dry
2016
52–67°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Apple Harvest Day will continue its tradition of kicking off the Seacoast’s premier fall street festival with a 5k road race.
- Course: USATF certified course winds through historic downtown Dover.
- Participants: Perfect for advanced runners as well as beginners and families.
- Post-Race: Stick around for some North County Hard Cider!
- Beverages: Runners over the age of 21 will receive two complimentary beverages: non-alcoholic sparkling cider will also be available.
Awards and Prizes
- Prizes: Cash prizes for the top male and female finishers.
- Local Recognition: Awards for the first Dover male and female runner to cross the finish line.
- Registration: Children in strollers do not need to be registered.
Pricing Information
- Cost: $30 (online) for 21 and over, $25 (online) for under 21.
- Fees: Processing fees will be applied to online transactions.
- Cash Option: To avoid fees, visit the Chamber (550 Central Ave., Dover) and pay by cash or check!
Additional Notes
- T-Shirts: Race t-shirts available to the first 200 (non-DRS passholders) registrants.
Event Details
Join us for the 2026 Apple Harvest Day 5k on 2026-10-03 at 32 St Thomas St, Dover, NH. For more information and to register, visit here.
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