This is a 1-mile running event held in Martinsburg, West Virginia on October 17, 2026, as part of the WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample. The race starts at 9:00 AM from Tennessee Ave. Entry fees range from $35 to $45. If you're traveling to Martinsburg for this October race, you'll want accommodation within easy reach of the start location. The early morning start time means you'll benefit from lodging close enough for a quick pre-race routine without excessive travel. Martinsburg sits in the eastern panhandle near the Maryland border, making it accessible from several directions. Book your hotel with the venue address in mind to minimize commute time before the gun goes off.
From the Race Organizer
Martinsburg's Annual Fall Race of the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival! The Apple Trample Tradition Continues — Better Than Ever. New Course! New Time! Join us for the annual WVU Hospitals East Foundation's Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5K as part of the Apple Harvest Festival activities! It's a fun morning of running and walking with family, friends and even your beloved four-legged friends can join in the fun. Proceeds raised support the WVU Hospitals East Foundation Cancer Comfort Fund, which provides resources and assistance to cancer patients. RACE DETAILS & INFORMATION RACE COURSE RACE NOW STARTS and FINISHES in the same location! War Memorial Park on Tennessee Ave in Martinsburg. COURSE: The route starts at War Memorial Park. The course takes you through the neighborhood and out to a left on King Street and follows the Apple Harvest Parade Route. From King Street, the route turns left on Maple Ave to right on Burke Street to right on Queen Street. Runners/Walkers will turn around at the corner of Queen and Stephen St and head back to the park. GETTING TO THE RACE AND PARKING To get to War Memorial Park from I-81, take Exit 13 or 14. From Exit 13, turn left on Old Mill Road and take to Tennessee Ave. Take a right on Tennessee Ave and follow to the park on the right. From Exit 14, take Tennesse Ave to War Memorial Park. If coming from downtown Martinsburg, note that King St will be closed from Queen St to Delaware Ave. The park entrance from War Memorial Park will be closed off by 8:45am for the start of the race. For parking, there is plenty of parking in and around War Memorial Park. You are also permitted to park off Tennessee Ave along the border of the park. POST-RACE CELEBRATION At the finish line you will enjoy a post-race party and awards ceremony featuring local apples and other goodies. Awards to the top male and female runners plus the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male and female winners within each age group will receive an award immediately following the race. AWARDS Overall top Man and Woman (Overall winners will be excluded from age group awards.) Age Groups 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for both male and female. Age groups include: 70 NEW* A youth that participates from a stroller (for all or part of the event) will not be considered a timed participant and will not be eligible for any awards. TIMING All runners and walkers will be timed. RACE DAY REGISTRATION Registration starts at War Memorial Park at 7:30am PACKET PICK-UP Packet pickup will only take place on Race Day Morning at War Memorial Park. RACE PROCEEDS SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY The Apple Trample 5K benefits the WVU Hospitals East Foundation Cancer Comfort Fund and Cancer Services, helping provide financial assistance and critical resources to community members battling cancer. Proceeds also support the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival Committee and its community impact initiatives. Supporting the Apple Trample 5K is a fun way to promote the health and wellbeing of our community!
Course & Travel Notes
Sunrise occurs at 7:24 AM on race day, giving you nearly an hour and a half of daylight before the 9:00 AM start. Early October weather in Martinsburg typically features highs around 67°F and lows near 43°F, with about a 31% chance of measurable rain, so layering and a rain jacket are recommended. The venue sits at 499 feet elevation, making for a relatively accessible course. Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field is conveniently located just 4.3 miles from the race site.
⛰️ 499 ft elevation☀️ Typically 67°F / 43°F · 31% chance of rain✈️ Eastern WV Regional Airport/Shepherd Field (MRB) — 4.3 mi
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When is WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k 2026 — Martinsburg, WV?
WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k 2026 — Martinsburg, WV takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
Where is WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k 2026 — Martinsburg, WV held?
WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k 2026 — Martinsburg, WV is held at Tennessee Ave in Martinsburg, West Virginia.
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