The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 5K
From the Organizer
We hope you will join us for this year’s half marathon and 5K on Sunday September 27th, 2026!
The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K is run at the beginning of the fall foliage and the peak of the apple picking season. The challenging course runs by some of the most magnificent views of the Nashoba Valley.
There are water stops at ~2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 as well as water available at the finish line.
The Half Marathon will start @ 9am and the 5K @ 9:15am. They will have the same finish at Bromfield High School but separate starting locations.
Half Marathon and 5K Course Maps: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36841439
Where & When:
Sunday, September 27th, 2026, 9:00AM (Half Marathon start - 5K will start at 9:15AM)
The Bromfield School, 14 Massachusetts, Ave., Harvard MA
From Rt. 2 take exit 38A, Bromfield High School is on Rt. 111, 2 miles on the right.
From Rt. 495 take exit 28, Bromfield High School is on Rt. 111, 2 miles on the left.
High-quality, long sleeve technical shirts are included in pre-registration only. There are no t-shirts the day of the race.
Race day registration from 7:00 to 8:45 AM at the Bromfield High School cafeteria.
Registration:
Half Marathon:
$55 – Before August 14th
$70 – Before September 1st (guaranteed t-shirt deadline)
$80 – Before September 26th
$85 – Race Day
5K:
$25 – Before August 14th
$30 – Before September 1st (guaranteed t-shirt deadline)
$35 – Before September 26th
$40 – Race Day
High-quality, long sleeve technical shirts are included if registered by 9/1. There are no t-shirts the day of the race.
Male & Female Divisions:
Junior 18 and under
Open 19 – 29
Sub Masters 30 – 39
Masters 40 – 49
Seniors 50 – 59
Veterans 60 – 69
70 and Over 70+
Awards and Prizes:
Prizes will be awarded to the top-3 in each category
* We will doing a “drive through” awards ceremony. Well, there isn’t actually a ceremony but runners can pick up the awards by stopping at the awards table once the results have been posted. We have found very limited participation in the awards ceremony in the last few years and want the runners to receive their awards. This is a new concept this year and we hope that it is well received. It is really for the benefit of our runners as every year we have many, many unclaimed awards. This process has been well received at previous events.
** Runners are eligible for only one award. Runners qualifying for more than one award will get the higher award and the next finishers in that category will be moved up to fill the category.
Course Records:
Men: Liam Garvey - 1:13:36 - 2019
Women: Jessica Berger - 1:41:33 - 2019
Proceeds:
Proceeds from this race to benefit local charities.
Refreshments:
Refreshments following the race at Bromfield High School.
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
73°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Maynard 2, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Harvard, MA
Elevation
477 ft
Nearest Airport
BED
Laurence G Hanscom Field · 15 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
- September 27, 2026
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About This Sport
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The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K?
- The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K is a running race held in Harvard, Massachusetts on September 27, 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 Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Harvard, Massachusetts at 14 Massachusetts Ave, Harvard, MA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Apple Harvest Ramble Half Marathon and 5K
Sep 27, 2026