_ 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
2018 Race Registration:
• Registration Information
• Printable Entry Form
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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