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2018 Apple Harvest Festival Road Races ~ Results

EVENTS
  • 5K Run :- Run 3.1 Miles
  • 5 Mile Run:- Run 5 Miles
  • 2 Mile Walk :- 2 Mile Walk
RACE DATE
Sunday, September 30, 2018
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Location
Southington Community YMCA
Address
29 High Street
CITY
Southington
STATE/TERR
Connecticut
Zip
06489
COUNTRY
USA
Description


_ The 2018 Apple Harvest Festival Road Races:

Southington's hometown race! Our 39th year! Choose from four events: 5-mile race, 5 K race, 2-mile walk, a whole bunch of Little Fritter Fun Runs.  A terrific, 'feel good' atmosphere that's guaranteed to boost your spirits!  We encourage folks to stay after the race and enjoy the town's Apple Harvest Festival.  There's something for everyone!

Additional Information & Event Schedule:

What time does the race start and finish?
• The 5 Mile Race begins at 8:30 a.m. 
• The 5K Race begins at 8:45 a.m. at the top of Columbus Blvd.
• The 2 Mile Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Y
• The Little Fritter Fun Runs will begin after most of our 5 Mile participants are finished, at approximately 9:45 a.m.

Where do the races begin and what’s the course?

• The 5 Mile and 5 K Races begin up top Columbus Blvd.  (Right next to Flair Restaurant & Bar)
• Please go to our Race Web page to get course description.  www.sccymca.org/apple
• The 2 Mile Walk begins out in front of the Y.  Meet by the huge pine tree.
• The Little Fritter Fun Runs begin on North Main Street by the Town Green.  Children and parents should meet at the Town Green Gazebo

Where and when can I pick up my race number?

• Pre-race pick-up will be held at the YMCA on Friday, September 28th (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Saturday, September 29th from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• You may also pick up your number on Race morning up between 7 a.m. and 8: a.m. at the YMCA
• New improved feature for Bib number pick up.  Pre-registered participants will look up their name on sheets displayed to find out their race bib number.  They will then go to the table designated with those race numbers

Do I get a t-shirt?

• The first 1,200 signed up are guaranteed a sport tek T-shirt.
• T-shirts will feature the custom design of a local designer visit sccymca.org/apple after July 1 for details on how to enter your design in the contest.

Where can I park for the race?

• While there are parking spots around the YMCA, please note that they fill fast.  There are two available lots (at the Municipal Center and Della Vecchia Funeral Home) located about a ¼ mile north on RT 10 from the YMCA
• Please arrive early to make sure you secure a parking space

Are the streets on the course open for traffic

• For the start of the race, Berlin Avenue will be shut down to traffic after that some of the roads may have cars on them.
• Yes – runners are encouraged to run on the left side of the street, except for final stretch down Berlin Avenue
• We have Southington police managing some of the busier areas of the course.
• We have volunteered at road intersections to help out.
• For the two-mile walk, participants will be on either sidewalks or linear trail
• For Little Fritter Fun Runs, children will run on streets that are closed down for traffic.

Is there water on the course?
• Yes. 
• For 5 Mile Race, there are two water areas. 
• Between miles 2 and 3
• Close to mile 4
• For 5K Race, there will be one water area
• Close to mile 2
• For 2 Mile Walk
• Near the 1 mile mark
• There will also be water near the finish line

Where can I find race results?

• Platt Timing system will have result posted later in the day Sunday for the 5 Mile and 5 K Races.  Go to www.plattsys.com
• The YMCA will have results posted early the following week on our race webpage  www.sccymca.org/apple
• Results are not done for 2 Mile Walk or Little Fritter Fun Runs

I ran in previous years, can I find out how I did?

• Yes – please go to our Race webpage, www.sccymca.org/apple where you can find previous year’s results

If I place, do I get an award?

• Yes, awards for 5 Mile Race and 5 K Race will be given out after the completion of the Little Fritter Fun Runs.
• There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies for male and females.  For specific age categories, please check our info on our Webpage , www.sccymca.org/apple
• Those unable to stay for awards will be given a phone call to pick up the award at the YMCA

Can I get copies of pictures being taken?

• John Atashian will be taking pictures for the Apple Harvest Festival including the Road Races.  You can view and order pictures from his website:  http://viewphotos.smugmug.com/

Are refreshments given out

• Yes for runners – thanks to our generous sponsors, there are plenty of post-race refreshments.

Are YMCA facilities available?

• Race participants may use men and women’s locker rooms.  Children may not go into the adults locker rooms.
• Race participants would need to bring their own locks for lockers
• There are several bathrooms within the Y facilities for use
 

Other Info

2018 Race Registration:
 • Registration Information 
 • Printable Entry Form 

CURRENT YEARS RESULTS


2018 Results at plattsys.com: 5 Mile / 5K 

PREVIOUS RESULTS


2017 Results at plattsys.com: 5 Mile / 5K 
2016 Results at plattsys.com: 5 Mile / 5K 
2015 Results at plattsys.com: 5 Mile / 5K 
2014 Results at plattsys.com: 5 Mile / 5K 
2013 Results at plattsys.com: 5 Mile / 5K 
2012 Results at plattsys.com: 5 Mile Run / 5K - (3.1 miles)  
2011 Results at plattsys.com: 5 Mile Run / 5K - (3.1 miles) 

2010 Results at plattsys.com: 5 Mile Run / 5K - (3.1 miles) 
2009 Results at: plattsys.com - october 4, 2009 
2008 Results at: plattsys.com 
2007 Results at: plattsys.com or athlinks.com - 9/30/2007 
2006 Results at: plattsys.com or athlinks.com - 10/1/2006
2005 Results at: plattsys.com or athlinks.com - 10/2/2005  
2004 Results at: athlinks.com 
2003 Results at: athlinks.com 
2002 Results at: athlinks.com 
2001 Results at: athlinks.com 

2000 Results at: athlinks.com 
1999 Results at: athlinks.com
1998 Results at: athlinks.com
1997 Results at: athlinks.com


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