The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K
- Date Sun 29th September 2024
- Time 9:15AM EST
- Location Harvard, Massachusetts
- Price $43.40 - $91.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K on Sunday, September 29th, 2024! Set in the picturesque town of Harvard, Worcester, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the vibrant fall foliage and the peak of apple picking season. Runners can choose between the challenging Half Marathon starting at 9:00 AM or the spirited 5K that kicks off at 9:15 AM. Both races promise stunning views of the Nashoba Valley along the route, with plenty of water stops to keep you hydrated.
Participants will finish at Bromfield High School, where all runners can enjoy post-race refreshments and claim their well-deserved awards. With categories for all ages and skill levels, this event is not just a race, but a community celebration that supports local charities. Don’t miss out on high-quality, long sleeve technical shirts for pre-registered participants, and make sure to arrive early for race day registration. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, join us for a memorable day of health, happiness, and community spirit!
Participants will finish at Bromfield High School, where all runners can enjoy post-race refreshments and claim their well-deserved awards. With categories for all ages and skill levels, this event is not just a race, but a community celebration that supports local charities. Don’t miss out on high-quality, long sleeve technical shirts for pre-registered participants, and make sure to arrive early for race day registration. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, join us for a memorable day of health, happiness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
WE HOPE YOU WILL JOIN US FOR THIS YEARS HALF MARATHON AND 5K ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2024!
The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K is run at the beginning of the fall foliage and the peak of the apple picking season. The challenging course runs by some of the most magnificent views of the Nashoba Valley.
There are water stops at ~2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 as well as water available at the finish line.
The Half Marathon will start @ 9am and the 5K @ 9:15am. They will have the same finish at Bromfield High School but separate starting locations.
HALF MARATHON AND 5K COURSE MAPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36841439 [http://www.harvardraces.org/?page_id=1163]
WHERE & WHEN:
Sunday, September 29th, 2024, 9:00AM (HALF MARATHON START - 5K WILL START AT 9:15AM)
The Bromfield School, 14 Massachusetts, Ave., Harvard MA
From Rt. 2 take exit 38A, Bromfield High School is on Rt. 111, 2 miles on the right.
From Rt. 495 take exit 28, Bromfield High School is on Rt. 111, 2 miles on the left.
High-quality, long sleeve technical shirts are included in pre-registration only. There are no t-shirts the day of the race.
Race day registration from 7:00 to 8:45 AM at the Bromfield High School cafeteria.
REGISTRATION:
HALF MARATHON:
$55 Before August 15th
$70 Before September 1st (GUARANTEED T-SHIRT DEADLINE)
$80 Before September 28th
$85 Race Day
5K:
$25 Before August 15th
$30 Before September 1st (GUARANTEED T-SHIRT DEADLINE)
$35 Before September 28th
$40 Race Day
High-quality, long sleeve technical shirts are included if registered by 9/1. There are no t-shirts the day of the race.
MALE & FEMALE DIVISIONS:
Junior 18 and under
Open 19 29
Sub Masters 30 39
Masters 40 49
Seniors 50 59
Veterans 60 69
70 and Over 70+
AWARDS AND PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded to the top-3 in each category
* We will doing a drive through awards ceremony. Well, there isnt actually a ceremony but runners can pick up the awards by stopping at the awards table once the results have been posted. We have found very limited participation in the awards ceremony in the last few years and want the runners to receive their awards. This is a new concept this year and we hope that it is well received. It is really for the benefit of our runners as every year we have many, many unclaimed awards. This process has been well received at previous events.
** Runners are eligible for only one award. Runners qualifying for more than one award will get the higher award and the next finishers in that category will be moved up to fill the category.
COURSE RECORDS:
Men: Liam Garvey - 136 - 2019
Women: Jessica Berger - 133 - 2019
PROCEEDS:
Proceeds from this race to benefit local charities.
REFRESHMENTS:
Refreshments following the race at Bromfield High School.
The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K is run at the beginning of the fall foliage and the peak of the apple picking season. The challenging course runs by some of the most magnificent views of the Nashoba Valley.
There are water stops at ~2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 as well as water available at the finish line.
The Half Marathon will start @ 9am and the 5K @ 9:15am. They will have the same finish at Bromfield High School but separate starting locations.
HALF MARATHON AND 5K COURSE MAPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36841439 [http://www.harvardraces.org/?page_id=1163]
WHERE & WHEN:
Sunday, September 29th, 2024, 9:00AM (HALF MARATHON START - 5K WILL START AT 9:15AM)
The Bromfield School, 14 Massachusetts, Ave., Harvard MA
From Rt. 2 take exit 38A, Bromfield High School is on Rt. 111, 2 miles on the right.
From Rt. 495 take exit 28, Bromfield High School is on Rt. 111, 2 miles on the left.
High-quality, long sleeve technical shirts are included in pre-registration only. There are no t-shirts the day of the race.
Race day registration from 7:00 to 8:45 AM at the Bromfield High School cafeteria.
REGISTRATION:
HALF MARATHON:
$55 Before August 15th
$70 Before September 1st (GUARANTEED T-SHIRT DEADLINE)
$80 Before September 28th
$85 Race Day
5K:
$25 Before August 15th
$30 Before September 1st (GUARANTEED T-SHIRT DEADLINE)
$35 Before September 28th
$40 Race Day
High-quality, long sleeve technical shirts are included if registered by 9/1. There are no t-shirts the day of the race.
MALE & FEMALE DIVISIONS:
Junior 18 and under
Open 19 29
Sub Masters 30 39
Masters 40 49
Seniors 50 59
Veterans 60 69
70 and Over 70+
AWARDS AND PRIZES:
Prizes will be awarded to the top-3 in each category
* We will doing a drive through awards ceremony. Well, there isnt actually a ceremony but runners can pick up the awards by stopping at the awards table once the results have been posted. We have found very limited participation in the awards ceremony in the last few years and want the runners to receive their awards. This is a new concept this year and we hope that it is well received. It is really for the benefit of our runners as every year we have many, many unclaimed awards. This process has been well received at previous events.
** Runners are eligible for only one award. Runners qualifying for more than one award will get the higher award and the next finishers in that category will be moved up to fill the category.
COURSE RECORDS:
Men: Liam Garvey - 136 - 2019
Women: Jessica Berger - 133 - 2019
PROCEEDS:
Proceeds from this race to benefit local charities.
REFRESHMENTS:
Refreshments following the race at Bromfield High School.
Races
-
Half Marathon
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 29th September 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$91.10
CLOSED -
5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 29th September 2024 (9:15AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDhttp://www.harvardraces.org/?page_id=1163
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