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The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K

Harvard, MA

Sun, Sep 27, 2026

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When

Sunday, September 27th, 2026

Where

14 Massachusetts Ave, Harvard MA

Distances

Half · 5K

Typical weather

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

5876°F

dry

2024

5676°F

dry

2023

4567°F

dry

2022

5471°F

dry

2021

5374°F

dry

2020

6380°F

dry

2019

5174°F

dry

2018

5668°F

rain

2017

6689°F

dry

2016

5571°F

rain

Best months to race in Massachusetts

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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