Apple Fest Run/Walk
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Gays Mills, Wisconsin
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the annual Apple Fest Run/Walk on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the picturesque town of Gays Mills, Crawford, Wisconsin! This exciting event showcases the beauty of the Driftless Area, featuring a challenging yet scenic course through the rolling hills of Apple Country. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, including a 1/4 mile kids run, a 2-mile run/walk, and a 5-mile run.
As you race along the beautiful wooded backroads, you'll be surrounded by stunning fall colors and the sounds of the Kickapoo River. The race starts and finishes by the Dam in Gays Mills, where the enthusiastic cheers of the crowd will motivate you to finish strong! Don’t miss out on the fun—registration opens from 7:30 to 8:30 AM at the Lions Shelter Park, so be sure to arrive early. Remember, registration prices increase after September 12, 2025, and you’ll want to secure your spot for the chance to receive a commemorative t-shirt. Embrace the spirit of the season and join us for a day of health, community, and celebration!
As you race along the beautiful wooded backroads, you'll be surrounded by stunning fall colors and the sounds of the Kickapoo River. The race starts and finishes by the Dam in Gays Mills, where the enthusiastic cheers of the crowd will motivate you to finish strong! Don’t miss out on the fun—registration opens from 7:30 to 8:30 AM at the Lions Shelter Park, so be sure to arrive early. Remember, registration prices increase after September 12, 2025, and you’ll want to secure your spot for the chance to receive a commemorative t-shirt. Embrace the spirit of the season and join us for a day of health, community, and celebration!
Organiser's Description
These 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.
_RACE REGISTRATION IS FROM 7:30-8:30 AM AT THE LIONS SHELTER PARK ADJACENT TO THE GAYS MILLS BRIDGE (ACROSS THE STREET FROM ROBB PARK)._
_** REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE AFTER 9/12/2025 AND YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT. **_
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.
_RACE REGISTRATION IS FROM 7:30-8:30 AM AT THE LIONS SHELTER PARK ADJACENT TO THE GAYS MILLS BRIDGE (ACROSS THE STREET FROM ROBB PARK)._
_** REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE AFTER 9/12/2025 AND YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A T-SHIRT. **_
Races
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2 Mile Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt - Short Sleeve Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS JUN 25Age 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. Registration 7:30-8 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
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt - Short Sleeve Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS JUN 25Age 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. Registration 7:30-8 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
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt - Short Sleeve Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$22.20
OPENS JUN 25Youth Run: 6 & under, 7-14 Awards: Trophies for the fastest boy and girl. Must be present to receive prizes. Registration: 7:30-8 Park adjacent to the Gays Mills bridge. Across from Robb Park. -
2 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt - Short Sleeve Shirt With Applefest Run 2024
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$22.20
OPENS JUN 25Registration 7:30-8 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.
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