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Sunday, September 27th, 2026
14 Massachusetts Ave, Harvard MA
Half · 5K
53–70°F · some rain risk
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2025
58–76°F
dry
2024
56–76°F
dry
2023
45–67°F
dry
2022
54–71°F
dry
2021
53–74°F
dry
2020
63–80°F
dry
2019
51–74°F
dry
2018
56–68°F
rain
2017
66–89°F
dry
2016
55–71°F
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About this race
Event Overview
We hope you will join us for this year’s half marathon and 5K on Sunday September 27th, 2026!
The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K is run at the beginning of the fall foliage and the peak of the apple picking season. The challenging course runs by some of the most magnificent views of the Nashoba Valley.
Race Details
- Date & Time: Sunday, September 27th, 2026, 9:00AM (Half Marathon start) - 5K will start at 9:15AM
- Location: The Bromfield School, 14 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard MA
- Course Maps: Half Marathon and 5K Course Maps
- Water Stops: Available at ~2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 as well as the finish line.
Registration Information
Race day registration from 7:00 to 8:45 AM at the Bromfield High School cafeteria.
Half Marathon Pricing:
- $55: Before August 14th
- $70: Before September 1st (guaranteed t-shirt deadline)
- $80: Before September 26th
- $85: Race Day
5K Pricing:
- $25: Before August 14th
- $30: Before September 1st (guaranteed t-shirt deadline)
- $35: Before September 26th
- $40: Race Day
High-quality, long sleeve technical shirts are included in pre-registration only. There are no t-shirts the day of the race.
Divisions
- Junior: 18 and under
- Open: 19 – 29
- Sub Masters: 30 – 39
- Masters: 40 – 49
- Seniors: 50 – 59
- Veterans: 60 – 69
- 70 and Over: 70+
Awards and Prizes
Prizes will be awarded to the top-3 in each category. Runners are eligible for only one award. Runners qualifying for more than one award will get the higher award, and the next finishers in that category will be moved up to fill the category.
We will be doing a “drive through” awards ceremony. Runners can pick up the awards by stopping at the awards table once the results have been posted.
Course Records
- Men: Liam Garvey - 1:13:36 - 2019
- Women: Jessica Berger - 1:41:33 - 2019
Proceeds and Refreshments
Proceeds from this race will benefit local charities.
Refreshments will be available following the race at Bromfield High School.
Course map
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