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Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Mayo River Rail Trail; 108 Commerce Street, Stuart VA
5K
50–68°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
41–66°F
dry
2024
40–59°F
dry
2023
47–61°F
dry
2022
50–69°F
rain
2021
45–61°F
dry
2020
40–60°F
dry
2019
44–59°F
dry
2018
52–68°F
rain
2017
45–62°F
dry
2016
58–76°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17
Sunny · 49–74°F
Saturday, Oct 17starts near 49°F · 20% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
The Apple Dumpling Festival 5K
Event Details
- Date: 2026-10-17
- Location: Mayo River Rail Trail: 108 Commerce Street, Stuart, VA
- Race Link: Register Here
Race Overview
- Festival Connection: This race is part of the Town of Stuart's annual Apple Dumpling Festival held every year in October.
- Scenic Route: Runners enjoy a nice run along the paved Mayo River Rail Trail in downtown Stuart before the festival starts.
- T-shirt Guarantee: Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a t-shirt. All others are as supplies last.
- Finisher Rewards: Participants will receive a well marked course, light refreshments after, awards, door prizes, and a finishers medal.
Packet Pickup Information
- Early Pickup: Friday, October 16: 10 AM to 1 PM at the Chamber of Commerce office, 410 Patrick Avenue Suite A, right beside the start line.
- Morning of Race: Packet pickup and registration at the food bank on 108 Commerce Street: 7 AM to 7:45 AM.
- Race Announcements: At 7:45 AM.
- Start Time: Race starts at 8 AM.
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