Southington Community YMCA, Southington CT
Sunday, October 4th, 2026
🍏 46TH ANNUAL APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES
Join us for the 46th Annual Apple Harvest Road Races on Sunday, October 4, 2026, brought to you by the Southington Community YMCA.
👶 FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES
- Classic Races: Our classic 5 Mile Race and popular 5K Race.
- Middle School: Participate in the Middle School Cup.
- Community Teams: Run in honor/memory of loved ones or support a local cause.
- Healthy Options: Enjoy our 2-Mile Walk and thrilling Y CUP 1 Mile Race for 4th and 5th graders.
🕒 STARTING TIMES AND LOCATIONS
- 5 Mile Race: Starts at 8:30 a.m. Meet at the top of Columbus Blvd.
- 5K Race: Starts at 8:45 a.m. Meet at the top of Columbus Blvd.
- 2-Mile Health Walk: Starts at 8:30 a.m. Meet in front of the YMCA.
- Y CUP 1 Mile Race: Meet at 8:15 at DePaolo Middle School.
❤️ FOR A GREAT CAUSE
All proceeds from the Apple Harvest Road Races will go to support individuals and families in our communities going through challenging times through financial aid and scholarships to various YMCA programs and services.
👕 T-SHIRTS
Specially designed t-shirts will be given out to the first 750 registrations for the 5 Mile Races, 5K Races, 2 Mile Walk, and Y Cup 1-Mile Run. T-shirts will be given out on a first come, first served basis beginning at our packet pick-up days on Oct. 3rd, Oct. 4th and Oct. 5th.
🏅 5 MILE AND 5K RACE SPONSORED BY LIBERTY BANK
Both races start at the same location at the top of Columbus Blvd in a festive atmosphere. Participants can look forward to an electric finish with tons of crowds, including our cheer zone!
🏅 Y CUP 1-MILE RACE FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS
4th and 5th grade children are encouraged to participate in the Y Cup 1-Mile Run.
📚 MIDDLE SCHOOL CUP 5K
6th, 7th, 8th graders participate in the Middle School Cup 5K. Top 15 boys and girls will receive medals, and points will be earned for their respective schools.
🚶 2 MILE HEALTH WALK SPONSORED BY HARTFORD HEALTHCARE
Enjoy a flat, 2 mile walk starting at the Y and moving to the Linear Trail. Proceeds support chronic diseases programs in partnership with Hartford HealthCare.
🎉 LITTLE FRITTER FUN RUNS SPONSORED BY MT SOUTHINGTON
A fun event for children ages 2 through 7 with activities ranging from 50 yards to two laps around the Town Green.
👐 COMMUNITY TEAMS
Teams participate to run in honor/memory of loved ones. Join us in supporting our community teams.
🍏 AMAZING REFRESHMENTS
Thanks to many generous sponsors, we boast having the best post-race refreshments!
📦 PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will take place at the Southington Community YMCA located at 29 High Street, Southington on:
- Friday: October 2nd from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: October 3rd from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday: October 4th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
❓ FAQs FOR APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES
Check out our race website for more information about the Apple Harvest Roads Races including course maps, community teams, past race results, and sponsorship opportunities: www.sccymca.org/apple.
For more details and to register, visit Apple Harvest Road Races.
