
Appletime 5k is a running race on September 5, 2026 in Murphysboro, IL, with an entry fee of $22.
From the Organizer
Apple Festival 5K Walk/Run
Saturday, September 5th
Start time 8:00 am @ 11th and Walnut Street
Finish line: Chestnut and 11th Street
NOTE: DATE IS NOT THE SAME DAY OF THE APPLE FESTIVAL PARADE
REGISTRATION
Pre-registration: $22.00 -- Pre-registration before or on August 21st will be guaranteed a T-shirt.
Race day registration: $25.00 -- 7 am - 7:45 am -- No T-shirt guarantee for same-day registration or those who register after August 21st.
RACE DAY-- Saturday, September 5. **NOTE: DATE IS NOT THE SAME DAY OF THE APPLE FESTIVAL PARADE ****
*Pre-registration race packets and day of registration will be available from 7 -7:45 am at the corner of 11th and Chestnut
* Awards are presented immediately after the results are tabulated at the finish line.
* Awards to overall male and female finishers
* Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for each age group
* Event assistants will be located around the course
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
84°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carbondale Southern Il Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
6,804
as of 2023
City Elevation
412 ft
Nearest Airport
MWA
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois · 17 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Appletime 5k
Sep 5, 2026