Apple Blossom 5k+

Saturday, May 4, 2024 Past event

10:00 AM CDT

St Joseph, Missouri

$48.70–$107.00 · 4 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a day of fun and fitness at the Apple Blossom 5K+, taking place on Saturday, May 4th, 2024, in the charming town of St. Joseph, Buchanan! This exciting event is not only a beloved local tradition but also kicks off the annual Apple Blossom Parade, making it a perfect day for the whole family. Participants can choose to join the traditional 5K run/walk or challenge themselves with unique team events that test both endurance and functional fitness.

Teams can participate in the Tandem Run, where pairs of runners must complete the 3.1-mile course while holding a resistance band, or take on the Burden Run, where teams of three share the load of a kettlebell as they race to the finish. For those seeking an even tougher challenge, the Heavy Burden Run will have teams of four carrying a heavy sandbag together. This year, the Apple Blossom 5K+ also serves as a fundraiser for Sisters of Solace, supporting women survivors of trauma and addiction. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating event that combines community spirit, fitness, and a great cause!

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May 3, 2025

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Races

5k Run/Walk

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

Traditional 5K run or run/walk

10:00 AM CDT

$48.70

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Tandem Run - Teams of 2

Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt

Teams of 2 will complete the course by remaining together holding a resistance band

9:45 AM CDT

$75.20

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Burden Run - Teams of 3

Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt

Teams of 3 will complete the course sharing the burden or carrying a 53 lb. kettlebell for male teams or a 35 lb. kettlebell for female teams.

9:45 AM CDT

$96.40

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Heavy Burden Run - Teams of 4

Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt

Teams of 4 will complete the course sharing the burden or carrying a 70 lb. sandbag for male teams or a 50 lb. sandbag for female teams.

9:45 AM CDT

$107.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

BFIT CROSSFIT https://bfitcrossfit.com is proud to sponsor the return of this St. Joseph tradition.

The Apple Blossom 5K run/walk will kick off the annual APPLE BLOSSOM PARADE https://www.facebook.com/AppleBlossomParade. In addition to a traditional 5K race, this year's event will include additional events for teams to test their functional fitness as well as endurance.

In the spirit of CrossFit, teams may enter to traverse the 3.1 mile course.

* TANDEM RUN - TEAMS OF 2 (male/male or female/female) The pair of runners must remain together, completing the course holding a resistance band
* BURDEN RUN - TEAMS OF 3 (all male or all female team) The team must complete the course sharing the burden of carrying one kettlebell per team to the finish line. 53 lb. kettlebell for male teams. 35 lb. kettlebell for female teams.
* HEAVY BURDEN RUN - TEAMS OF 4 (all male or all female team) The team must complete the course sharing the burden of carrying one heavy sandbag per team to the finish line. 70 lb. sandbag for male teams. 50 lb. sandbag for female teams.

The Apple Blossom 5k+ is a fundraiser to benefit SISTERS OF SOLACE https://sosstjoe.org, a community of hospitality and healing for women survivors or trauma, human trafficking and addiction.