Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Countryside YMCA, Lebanon, OH
- Distance
- 5K RUN/WALK · 10K RUN · 15K RUN & more
From the Organizer
Online registration closes on 9/23/2026 at midnight. You can still register on race day!
COURSE: The 36th Annual Applefest 10k/15k run and 5k run/walk are a part of the Lebanon, Ohio Applefest held each year. All 3 race distances will start near the outdoor pool pavilion. The 5k is mostly a flat route on Deerfield Rd sidewalk, then take a right onto Turtle Creek Union Rd, right on Natalie Lane to the end of the street, right onto the bike trail, right onto the sidewalk, right into the YMCA entrance and finish line. The 10k splits left onto the bike trail with a turnaround back to the YMCA following the same finish as the 5k. The 15k goes further out on the bike trail before turning around and heading back to the YMCA.
• CHECK IN:
• 15K/10k: 7:30-8:15 a.m.
• 5K: 7:30-8:45 a.m. (at the Outdoor Pool Pavilion)
START TIME:
•15K/10K: 8:30 a.m.
•5K: 9:00 a.m. (at the Outdoor Pool Pavilion)
• AWARDS:
• Top 3 male and female overall
• Results posted on Timingspot.com
• Participants will receive an Applefest pin
• ENTRY FEES:
• $35 Early Bird Registration (on or before August 31)
• $40 Registration (after August 31)
• $20 Youth Age 6-16 (5 and under are free)
• Shirt included (to guarantee must order by September 9)
• REGISTER IN PERSON: Fill out the form on the back and return to the front desk at Countryside YMCA | Lebanon along with payment.
• Results posted at Timingspot.com
There are no refunds for the event.
You can register as a Virtual Runner. You will receive a T-shirt and finisher pin (cost is $25)
All proceeds benefit the Annual Campaign
For more information call or email Jasmine Lee at
513 932 1424 ext. 140
jasmine.lee@ymcastaff.org
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
75°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Wright Bros Ap, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lebanon, OH
Elevation
782 ft
Nearest Airport
LUK
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field · 26 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Location
- Countryside YMCA, Lebanon, OH
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About This Sport
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
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk?
- Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk is a running race held in Lebanon, Ohio on September 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Lebanon, Ohio at Countryside YMCA, Lebanon, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk
Sep 26, 2026