The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K

Race 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.

Water Stops

• Location: ~2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12
• Finish Line: Water available

Start Times

• Half Marathon: 9:00 AM
• 5K: 9:15 AM
• Finish Line: Both events finish at Bromfield High School
• Separate Start Locations: Different starting locations for each race

Course Maps

Half Marathon and 5K Course Maps: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36841439

Where & When

• Date: Sunday, September 27th, 2026
• Location: The Bromfield School, 14 Massachusetts Ave., Harvard MA
• Directions:
  • From Rt. 2: take exit 38A, 2 miles on the right
  • From Rt. 495: take exit 28, 2 miles on the left

Registration Details

• Half Marathon:
  • $55 – Before August 14th
  • $70 – Before September 1st (guaranteed t-shirt deadline)
  • $80 – Before September 26th
  • $85 – Race Day
• 5K:
  • $25 – Before August 14th
  • $30 – Before September 1st (guaranteed t-shirt deadline)
  • $35 – Before September 26th
  • $40 – Race Day
• T-shirts: High-quality, long sleeve technical shirts are included if registered by 9/1. No t-shirts available on race day.
• Race Day Registration: From 7:00 to 8:45 AM at the Bromfield High School cafeteria.

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

• Award Categories: Prizes will be awarded to the top-3 in each category.
• Awards Ceremony: “Drive through” format for award collection after results are posted.
• One Award Eligibility: Runners are eligible for only one award. The highest qualifying award will be given.
• Course Records:
  • Men: Liam Garvey - 1:13:36 - 2019
  • Women: Jessica Berger - 1:41:33 - 2019

Proceeds

Proceeds from this race to benefit local charities.

Refreshments

Refreshments following the race at Bromfield High School.

More Information

For more details, visit our registration page: The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K.