We hope you will join us for this year’s half marathon and 5K on Sunday September 27th, 2026! 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 Where & When: Sunday, September 27th, 2026, 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
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Harvard, MA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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