Apple Harvest Road Races

46TH ANNUAL APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026

Brought to you by the Southington Community YMCA

THERE'S SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES

Our classic 5 Mile Race
Our popular 5K Race
Middle School Cup
Our inspiring community teams running in honor/memory of loved one or in support of a local cause
Our healthy 2-Mile Walk
Our thrilling Y CUP 1 Mile Race for 4th and 5th graders
Our fan favorite Little Fritter Fun Runs
Discount for our veterans and service men and women

STARTING TIMES AND LOCATIONS

5 Mile Race - Starts at 8:30 a.m.  Meet at the top of Columbus Blvd
5K Races - 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 - Part of 5K Race.  Meet at 8:15 at Depaolo Middle School
Little Fritter Fun Runs - Starts around 10:00 a.m.   Meet at the Town Green.

FOR A GREAT CAUSE - STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY

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.  
You can count on the Y to be good stewards of funds received.
 

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 for first 250 who sign up for Little Fritter Fun Runs. 
T-shirts for FIRST 150 who sign up for Color Fun Run
NOTE: 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 same location at the top of Columbus Blvd in a festive atmosphere.  The 5 mile races start at 8:30 and the 5K races start at 8:45 and wind through local neighborhoods.

Participants can look forward to an electric finish with tons of crowds including our cheer zone!

StartLine Race Services will time our race.  You'll get instant results as well as access to finish line photos
In addition to top three finishers in the 5 Mile and 5 K races; medals will be given for top three male, and female, winners in the following age categories:

7–10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59. 60-69, 70-79, 80 plus

The Dave Gworek Memorial Award will be given to the top male and female Southington finisher in the 5 Mile Race

The Tony Manning Memorial Award will be given to the top male and female Southington finisher in the 5K Race

$200 prize for male/female course records in 5 Mile and 5K Races
               5K Male - 15.39 -- Mario Vasquez (2024)
               5K Female - 18.02 -- Hayley Collins (2024)
               5 Mile Male - 24.34  -- Matthew Walker (2023)
               5 Mile Female - 27.31 -- Annmarie Tuxbury (2018)

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

Runners start at 2.1 mile mark of 5K course.  Meet with Y staff at DePaolo by 8:15 a.m.

There is no day of race registration for the Y CUP.  registration will at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 4th

Children from Southington will have opportunity to run for the prestigious Y Cup Trophy.  The top five boy and girl finishers in grades 4 and 5 will be awarded points for their respective schools.

Medals will be given out to top five male and female in each grade level.  Children not living in Southington may participate in the Y Cup 1-Mile Run and are also eligible for 1st thru 5th place medals.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CUP 5K

6th, 7th, 8th grades participate in Middle School Cup 5K

Participants will run in 5K event starting at 8:45 a.m.

Top 15 boys and girls will receive medals

Points earned for top 15 boys and girls.  Top point totals by Kennedy or DePaolo will receive the Middle School Cup

6th, 7th, 8th graders from towns outside Southington may participate and are eligible for medals

Participants are also eligible for age category awards

2 MILE HEALTH WALK SPONSORED BY HARTFORD HEALTHCARE

Flat, 2 mile walk starting at the Y and moving to the Linear Trail and finishing by our refreshment area on Town Green

Proceeds support our chronic diseases programs which we partner with Hartford HealthCare

All ages welcome!!

LITTLE FRITTER FUN RUNS SPONSORED BY MT SOUTHINGTON

Always a fun and spirited event at the Apple Harvest Road Race

A variety of options, ranging from 50 yards to two laps around the Town Green are offered

For children 2 through 7 years old

Little Fritter Fun Runs begin at the conclusion of the 5K/5Mile events.  Approximately 9:45 to 10:00 a.m.

YMCA Staff coordinate smaller races by age and ability

Participants receive a medal (one medal per person)

First 250 signed up will receive a Little Fritter Fun Run T-shirt

COMMUNITY TEAMS ARE BACK!

Team SMSAA (Southington Middle School Athletic Association)

Team Tyler in honor/memory of Tyler Chamberland

Team Ralph in honor/memory of Ralph Mann

Team Adam & Jim - in honor/memory of Adam Levin and Jim Maffiolini

Cure Team - raising funds to end childhood cancer

Team CT Storm - raising funds to support local youth track and field programs

AMAZING REFRESHMENTS!

Thanks to many generous sponsors, we 'boast' having the best post-race refreshments!  So many, you will probably want to go out for another run

PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pick-up (t-shirt and race bib) 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.

T-shirts will be given out to first 750 who sign up for 5 Mile, 5K, 2 Mile, or Y CUP events 
T-shirts will be given out to first 250 who sign up for Little Fritter Fun Runs. 
T-shirts will be given out to all 150 who sign up for Color Fun Run/Walk
First-come-first serve on receiving desired size of t-shirt.  Exchanges may be possible after the event.

FAQs FOR APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES

Check out our race website to find out more info about the Apple Harvest Roads Races; including course maps, our community teams, past race results, past race pictures, our giving back initiatives, Y Cup 1 Mile details, Color Fun Run/Walk details, training info, nutrition & healthy recipes, and sponsorship opportunities.  www.sccymca.org/apple 

Join fellow runners on October 4, 2026 for the Apple Harvest Road Races. It's a fantastic 8K, 5K, 3.2K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Southington.