
The Apple Dumpling Festival 5K Stuart VA is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Stuart, VA, with an entry fee of $25.
This race is part of the Town of Stuart's annual Apple Dumpling Festival held every year in October. Runners enjoy a nice run along the paved Mayo River Rail Trail in downtown Stuart before the festival starts. Pre-registered runners are guaranteed a t-shirt. All others are as supplies last. Participants receive a well marked course along the Mayo River Rail Trail, light refreshments after, awards and door prizes, along with each participant will receive a finishers medal.
Early packet pick up and registration Friday October 16; 10 AM to 1PM at the Chamber of Commerce office, 410 Patrick Avenue Suite A. Right beside the start line.
Morning of: packet pick up and registration at the food bank on 108 Commerce Street; 7 AM to 7:45 AM, race announcements at 7:45, race starts at 8 AM.
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
70°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stuart, 1 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
1,278 ft
Nearest Airport
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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The Apple Dumpling Festival 5K Stuart VA
Oct 17, 2026