
Apple Harvest 10k is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Shelburne, VT, with an entry fee of $20.
From the Organizer
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.
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.
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.
$20 Pre-registration/$25 Race Day (GMAA Members subtract $5)
Prizes for top men’s, women’s and non-binary finishers in each age group (followed by perennial crowd-pleaser, the GMAA prize raffle!)
Event parking on site at Shelburne Town Beach lot.
Contact race director, Ruth Blauwiekel, at appleharvest@gmaa.run
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.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
68°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Burlington Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
184 ft
Nearest Airport
BTV
Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
ALB
Albany International Airport · 117 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Apple Harvest 10k
Sep 26, 2026