Ditmars Spiked Apple 5k
Ditmars Spiked Apple 5k is a running race on October 4, 2026 in Council Bluffs, IA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Like Running or Walking? Love Cider? This race is for you!
Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Ditmars Orchard! Ditmars Orchard has expanded to include their vineyard, wine, pumpkin patch and a focus on specialty food items that you can’t find anywhere else. So come join us for a family friendly event. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the cider and camaraderie this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:
- T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
- Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
- Finisher Medal: Doubles as a bottle opener.
- Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
- Results Posted Online
- A homemade Cider Donut
- ...and of course, a pour of cider!
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
72°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Omaha Eppley Airfield, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Council Bluffs, IA
Population
62,564
as of 2023
City Elevation
985 ft
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 4 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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73
Days to train
- Race
- Ditmars Spiked Apple 5k
- Date
- October 4, 2026
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About This Sport
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Make it a Racecation
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Ditmars Spiked Apple 5k
Oct 4, 2026