Apple Harvest 10k
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- 10K
From the Organizer
Course
Certified (VT13007JK) 10K out and back through Shelburne and Charlotte. This fast course is a mix of dirt and paved roads and has pleasant scenery - apple orchards, views along Lake Champlain, and the covered bridge at the turn around point. The start and finish is at Shelburne beach and proceeds along Bostwick, Orchard, and Lake roads. Water stops are at approximately 2 and 4 miles.
Registration
Pre-registration online, closes on Friday, Sept. 25th at noon or at 180 participants. There will be NO race day registration; pre-registered runners can pick up their bibs at the Shelburne Town Beach between 7:45 and 8:45 AM. Bib pickup will close promptly at 8:45.
Restrictions
Open to all runners 12 and older. For runners under the age of 12, the runner must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the race. PLEASE NOTE that the Town of Shelburne prohibits dogs, whether leashed or unleashed, on the beach and in the park.
The finish line will be open with timing active for 90 minutes from the start of the race (until approximately 10:30 AM). Participants who have not returned to the finish by this time may not be recorded in the final results.
Entry Fee
$20 Pre-registration/$25 Race Day (GMAA Members subtract $5)
Prizes
Prizes for top men’s, women’s and non-binary finishers in each age group (followed by perennial crowd-pleaser, the GMAA prize raffle!)
Parking
Event parking on site at Shelburne Town Beach lot.
Information
Contact race director, Ruth Blauwiekel, at appleharvest@gmaa.run
After the Race
Shelburne Orchards, located near the one mile mark of the race, will be open 9-5 race day. They have apple picking, cider doughnuts, and cider!
REFRESHMENTS FOR ALL AFTER THE RACE AT SHELBURNE BEACH!
NOTE: GMAA/Insurance rules prohibit running with a baby jogger or dog. For safety reasons and as a courtesy to fellow runners, GMAA strongly discourages the use of headphones.
There are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Apple Harvest 10k?
- Apple Harvest 10k is a running event held in Shelburne, VT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Apple Harvest 10k?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Shelburne, VT at Shelburne Town Beach, Shelburne, VT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Apple Harvest 10k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Apple Harvest 10k
Sep 26, 2026