Apple Harvest Road Races

46TH ANNUAL APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES

EVENT DATE

• Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
• Location: Southington Community YMCA, Southington, CT
• More Info: Apple Harvest Road Races
• Organizer: Brought to you by the Southington Community YMCA

EVENT DETAILS

• Inclusive: There's something for all ages and abilities
• Races: Classic 5 Mile Race and popular 5K Race
• Middle School Cup: For middle school students
• Teams: Community teams running in honor/memory of loved ones

STARTING TIMES AND LOCATIONS

• 5 Mile Race: Starts at 8:30 a.m. at the top of Columbus Blvd
• 5K Race: Starts at 8:45 a.m. at the top of Columbus Blvd
• 2-Mile Walk: Starts at 8:30 a.m. in front of the YMCA
• Y CUP 1 Mile Race: Meet at 8:15 a.m. at DePaolo Middle School

FOR A GREAT CAUSE

• Proceeds: Support individuals and families in need through financial aid
• Programs: Scholarships for YMCA programs and services
• Stewardship: We are good stewards of funds received
• Community Support: Strengthening our community through the event

T-SHIRTS

• Availability: Specially designed t-shirts for the first 750 registrations
• Little Fritter Fun Runs: T-shirts for the first 250 participants
• Color Fun Run: T-shirts for the first 150 sign-ups
• Distribution: First come, first served at packet pick-up days

5 MILE AND 5K RACE DETAILS

• Location: Starts at the top of Columbus Blvd in a festive atmosphere
• Timing: StartLine Race Services will provide instant results
• Awards: Medals for top finishers in various age categories
• Memorial Awards: Awards for top male and female Southington finishers

Y CUP 1-MILE RACE

• Participants: 4th and 5th grade children encouraged to join
• Registration: Available at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 4th
• Trophy: Top finishers will compete for the Y Cup Trophy
• Eligibility: Non-residents can still compete for medals

MIDDLE SCHOOL CUP 5K

• Grades: 6th, 7th and 8th graders participate
• Event Time: Starts at 8:45 a.m.
• Awards: Medals for top 15 boys and girls
• Inclusivity: Open to middle schoolers from outside Southington

2 MILE HEALTH WALK

• Route: Flat 2 mile course starting at the Y
• Support: Proceeds support chronic disease programs with Hartford HealthCare
• All Ages: Open to participants of any age

LITTLE FRITTER FUN RUNS

• Participants: Children aged 2 to 7 years old
• Distance: Options range from 50 yards to two laps around the Town Green
• Medals: All participants receive a medal
• T-shirts: First 250 registrants receive a Little Fritter Fun Run T-shirt

COMMUNITY TEAMS

• Team SMSAA: Southington Middle School Athletic Association
• Team Tyler: In honor/memory of Tyler Chamberland
• Team Ralph: In honor/memory of Ralph Mann
• Cure Team: Raising funds to end childhood cancer

REFRESHMENTS

• Post-Race: Best post-race refreshments provided by generous sponsors
• Amenities: Enjoy a wide variety of refreshments
• Extra: Plenty to keep you energized!

PACKET PICK-UP

• Location: Southington Community YMCA, 29 High Street, Southington
• Schedule:
  • Friday, October 2nd: 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 3rd: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 4th: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• Distribution: T-shirts and race bibs given out during packet pick-up
• Size: T-shirt sizes available on a first-come basis

FAQs

• Information: Visit our race website for course maps and more
• Resources: Details about community teams, past results, and more
• Nutrition: Healthy recipes and training info available
• Sponsorship: Opportunities to support the event