The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K takes place in Harvard, Massachusetts at 14 Massachusetts Ave. This September race offers both a half marathon and 5K option, giving runners flexibility in their distance choice. The event starts at 9:00 AM, allowing time for a standard race-day morning routine. Entry fees range from $25 to $85 depending on registration timing and distance selected. Harvard's location in central Massachusetts makes it accessible for regional competitors, and the early fall date typically offers stable running conditions. Whether you're targeting a half marathon effort or looking to test yourself at 5K distance, this race provides a straightforward weekend racing opportunity.
From the Race Organizer
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 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 14th $70 – Before September 1st (guaranteed t-shirt deadline) $80 – Before September 26th $85 – Race Day 5K: $25 – Before August 14th $30 – Before September 1st (guaranteed t-shirt deadline) $35 – Before September 26th $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 isn’t 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 - 1:13:36 - 2019 Women: Jessica Berger - 1:41:33 - 2019 Proceeds: Proceeds from this race to benefit local charities. Refreshments: Refreshments following the race at Bromfield High School.
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When is The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K 2026 — Harvard, MA?
The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K 2026 — Harvard, MA takes place on September 27, 2026. The race is held in Harvard, Massachusetts.
Where is The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K 2026 — Harvard, MA held?
The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K 2026 — Harvard, MA is held at 14 Massachusetts Ave in Harvard, Massachusetts.
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