
St. John's Waltz Applefest 5K/10K Run is a running race on October 4, 2026 in New Boston, MI, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
From the Organizer
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Early Registration to 9/23 $30 (5K/10K), $15 (1-mile) **Last day to register and guarantee a t-shirt!
Late Registration 9/24 to 10/03: $35 (5K/10K), $20 (1-mile) ** t-shirt while supplies last
Day of Race: $40 (5K/10K), $20 (1-mile)
Course: Beautiful paved trail along the Huron River through Lower Huron Metropark.
Awards: The awards will be handed out after the race at the registration tent located just south of the bridge on Waltz Road.
5K and 10K Overall 1st place Male and Female - $50 and Race Medal
All participant in the 5K and 10K will receive a Race Medal
All kids participating in the 1-mile fun run will receive a participation medal
Packet Pick up - The 10K and 5k run event will be chip timed. You will pick up your race number, race t-shirt and timing chip the morning of the race. Please be sure to arrive with sufficient time to do this.
Race Day Registration: 7:00 – 8:15 am
Race Day Packet Pick-Up: 7:00 - 8:15 am (There will be a tent located just south of the bridge on Waltz road near the starting line. This is close to parking and the finish line)
The race will be professional chip timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and on this website.
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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
67°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Detroit Metro Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
623 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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St. John's Waltz Applefest 5K/10K Run
Oct 4, 2026