Apple Fest Run/Walk
About this race
Same day registration available--- Race Registration is from 7:30-8:15 am at the Lions Shelter park adjacent to the Gays Mills bridge (Across the street from Robb Park).
The 2 & 5 mile races are chip time on a classic Driftless area course. Located in the scenic rolling hills of western Wisconsin sits Apple Country – Gays Mills. Every year this small town hosts an epic event, Apple Fest, which includes a 1/4 mile kids run, a 2-mile Run/walk, and a 5-mile run along a beautiful wooded backroad heading out of town.
The Apple Fest Run/Walk course is an impressive challenge of hills with a few level areas to give you a break! With the Kickapoo on one side of you and fall colors all around, there is no end to the view as you run. You start and finish by the Dam in Gays Mills and as you are heading back to the finish line you can hear the crowd's cheers before you can even see them. It will give you just the rush and motivation you need to finish your race strong.
** Registration prices increase after 9/09/2026 and you are NOT guaranteed a T-shirt. **
Pick your distance
Running
2 Mile Run
Divisions: Male & Female 2 Mi & 5Mi: 14 & under 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ Youth Run: 6 & under, 7-14 Results & Awards Trophies for the fastest male and female 2 mi & 5 mi. Top 3 winners in each age group receive prizes. Must be present to receive prizes. Same Day Registration available 7:30-8:15: Park adjacent to the Gays Mills bridge. Across from Robb Park Course: The route is an out-and-back tough course of rolling hills on West River Road.
5 Mile Run
Age Divisions: Male & Female 2 Mi & 5Mi: 14 & under 15-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ Youth Run: 6 & under, 7-14 Results & Awards Trophies for the fastest male and female 2 mi & 5 mi. Top 3 winners in each age group receive prizes. Must be present to receive prizes. Same Day Registration Available 7:30-8:15: Park adjacent to the Gays Mills bridge. Across from Robb Park Course: The route is an out-and-back tough course of rolling hills on West River Road.
Kids 1⁄4 Mile Run
Youth Run: 6 & under, 7-14 Awards: Trophies for the fastest boy and girl. Must be present to receive prizes. Same Day Registration Available: 7:30-8:15: Park adjacent to the Gays Mills bridge. Across from Robb Park.
Walking
2 Mile Walk
Same Day Registration Available 7:30-8:15: Park adjacent to the Gays Mills bridge. Across from Robb Park Course: The route is an out-and-back tough course of rolling hills on West River Road.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Gays Mills, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:55 AM and sets at 6:53 PM local time (CDT) in Gays Mills on September 26, 2026 — 11h 58m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Apple Fest Run/Walk
86 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 2 Mile Run, Overall Results
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sofia Bell | 14:41 | 7:21 /mi |
| 2 | Peter Spicer | 14:49 | 7:25 /mi |
| 3 | Brian Carter | 15:37 | 7:49 /mi |
| 4 | Alyvia Bell | 16:10 | 8:05 /mi |
| 5 | Tim Biba | 16:13 | 8:07 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Gays Mills event
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