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Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Countryside YMCA, Lebanon OH
5K · 10K · 15K
59–77°F · some rain risk
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2025
57–76°F
dry
2024
62–73°F
dry
2023
57–79°F
rain
2022
54–66°F
dry
2021
50–73°F
dry
2020
59–78°F
dry
2019
60–77°F
dry
2018
57–72°F
rain
2017
62–86°F
dry
2016
60–71°F
rain
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About this race
🍏 Event Details
Online registration closes on 9/23/2026 at midnight. You can still register on race day!
🏃♂️ Course Description
The 36th Annual Applefest 10k/15k run and 5k run/walk are a part of the Lebanon, Ohio Applefest held each year. All 3 race distances will start near the outdoor pool pavilion. The 5k is mostly a flat route on Deerfield Rd sidewalk, then take a right onto Turtle Creek Union Rd, right on Natalie Lane to the end of the street, right onto the bike trail, right onto the sidewalk, right into the YMCA entrance and finish line. The 10k splits left onto the bike trail with a turnaround back to the YMCA following the same finish as the 5k. The 15k goes further out on the bike trail before turning around and heading back to the YMCA.
🕒 Check In Times
- 15K/10k: 7:30-8:15 a.m.
- 5K: 7:30-8:45 a.m. (at the Outdoor Pool Pavilion)
🚦 Start Times
- 15K/10K: 8:30 a.m.
- 5K: 9:00 a.m. (at the Outdoor Pool Pavilion)
🥇 Awards
- Top 3 male and female overall
- Results posted on Timingspot.com
- Participants will receive an Applefest pin
💰 Entry Fees
- $35 Early Bird Registration (on or before August 31)
- $40 Registration (after August 31)
- $20 Youth Age 6-16 (5 and under are free)
- Shirt included (to guarantee must order by September 9)
📝 Registration Options
Fill out the form on the back and return to the front desk at Countryside YMCA | Lebanon along with payment. Results posted at Timingspot.com.
There are no refunds for the event.
You can register as a Virtual Runner. You will receive a T-shirt and finisher pin (cost is $25)
❤️ Additional Information
All proceeds benefit the Annual Campaign.
For more information call or email Jasmine Lee at
513 932 1424 ext. 140
jasmine.lee@ymcastaff.org
🔗 Race Registration
For more information and to register, visit the race page: Applefest Run/Walk Registration.
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