Apple Harvest Road Races

46TH ANNUAL APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025

Brought to you by the Southington Community YMCA

THERE'S SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES

Our classic 5 Mile Race
Our popular 5K Race
Special 5K Races for our Chamber Corporate Cup and Middle School Cup
Our inspiring community teams running in honor/memory of loved one or in support of a local cause
Our healthy 2-Mile Walk
Our thrilling Y CUP 1 Mile Race for 4th and 5th graders
Our 'wicked' fun Color Fun Run
Our fan favorite Little Fritter Fun Runs
Discount for our veterans and service men and women

STARTING TIMES AND LOCATIONS

5 Mile Race - Starts at 8:30 a.m.  Meet at the top of Columbus Blvd
5K Races - Starts at 8:45 a.m.  Meet at the top of Columbus Blvd.
2-Mile Health Walk - Starts at 8:30 a.m.  Meet in front of the YMCA
Y CUP 1 Mile Race - Part of 5K Race.  Meet at 8:15 at Depaolo Middle School
Color Fun Run - Starts at 8:30 a.m.  Meet at Y's Learning Center
Little Fritter Fun Runs - Starts around 10:00 a.m.   Meet at the Town Green.

FOR A GREAT CAUSE - STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITY

All proceeds from the Apple Harvest Road Races will go to support individuals and families in our communities going through challenging times through financial aid and scholarships to various YMCA programs and services.  
You can count on the Y to be good stewards of funds received.
 

T-SHIRTS

Specially designed t-shirts will be given out to the first 750 registrations for the 5 Mile Races, 5K Races, 2 Mile Walk, and Y Cup 1-Mile Run.  
T-shirts for first 250 who sign up for Little Fritter Fun Runs. 
T-shirts for FIRST 150 who sign up for Color Fun Run
NOTE: T-shirts will be given out on a first come, first served basis beginning at our packet pick-up days on Oct. 3rd, Oct. 4th and Oct. 5th
 

5 MILE AND 5K RACE SPONSORED BY SIX POINT WEALTH ADVISORS

Both races start at same location at the top of Columbus Blvd in a festive atmosphere.  The 5 mile races start at 8:30 and the 5K races start at 8:45 and wind through local neighborhoods.

Participants can look forward to an electric finish with tons of crowds including our cheer zone!

StartLine Race Services will time our race.  You'll get instant results as well as access to finish line photos
In addition to top three finishers in the 5 Mile and 5 K races; medals will be given for top three male, and female, winners in the following age categories:

7–10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59. 60-69, 70-79, 80 plus

The Dave Gworek Memorial Award will be given to the top male and female Southington finisher in the 5 Mile Race

The Tony Manning Memorial Award will be given to the top male and female Southington finisher in the 5K Race

$200 prize for male/female course records in 5 Mile and 5K Races
               5K Male - 15.39 -- Mario Vasquez (2024)
               5K Female - 18.02 -- Hayley Collins (2024)
               5 Mile Male - 24.34  -- Matthew Walker (2023)
               5 Mile Female - 27.31 -- Annmarie Tuxbury (2018)

Y CUP 1-MILE RACE FOR 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS

4th and 5th grade children are encouraged to participate in the Y Cup 1-Mile Run

Runners start at 2.1 mile mark of 5K course.  Meet with Y staff at DePaolo by 8:15 a.m.

There is no day of race registration for the Y CUP.  registration will at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 4th

Children from Southington will have opportunity to run for the prestigious Y Cup Trophy.  The top five boy and girl finishers in grades 4 and 5 will be awarded points for their respective schools.

Medals will be given out to top five male and female in each grade level.  Children not living in Southington may participate in the Y Cup 1-Mile Run and are also eligible for 1st thru 5th place medals.

MIDDLE SCHOOL CUP 5K

6th, 7th, 8th grades participate in Middle School Cup 5K

Participants will run in 5K event starting at 8:45 a.m.

Top 15 boys and girls will receive medals

Points earned for top 15 boys and girls.  Top point totals by Kennedy or DePaolo will receive the Middle School Cup

6th, 7th, 8th graders from towns outside Southington may participate and are eligible for medals

Participants are also eligible for age category awards

THE CHAMBER CORPORATE CUP 5K

A wonderful partnership with the Southington Chamber of Commerce

This new feature has been added to the 5K Road Race (part of the Apple Harvest Festival Road Races on Sunday, October 6, 2024) to encourage local businesses and agencies to participate.

Local businesses and agencies register as a ‘corporate’ team in the 5K Road Race. Contact John Myers  jmyers@sccymca.org or 860-919-1193

The team with the lowest time average of three runners will win the prestigious Chamber Corporate Cup Trophy (one trophy for each for males and females) which can be prominently displayed for the upcoming year.

A plaque will also be given to the company/agency that wins to keep permanently.

Top three male and females in the Chamber Corporate Cup division will also receive medals.

Cost: $35.    $10 of each registration goes to support Southington Chamber of Commerce community outreach programs and services

2 MILE HEALTH WALKED SPONSORED BY HARTFORD HEALTHCARE

Flat, 2 mile walk starting at the Y and moving to the Linear Trail and finishing by our refreshment area on Town Green

Proceeds support our chronic diseases programs which we partner with Hartford HealthCare

All ages welcome!!

LITTLE FRITTER FUN RUNS SPONSORED BY MT SOUTHINGTON

Always a fun and spirited event at the Apple Harvest Road Race

A variety of options, ranging from 50 yards to two laps around the Town Green are offered

For children 2 through 7 years old

Little Fritter Fun Runs begin at the conclusion of the 5K/5Mile events.  Approximately 9:45 to 10:00 a.m.

YMCA Staff coordinate smaller races by age and ability

Participants receive a medal (one medal per person)

First 250 signed up will receive a Little Fritter Fun Run T-shirt

COLOR FUN RUN/WALK SPONSORED BY SOCCA

A colorful addition to the Apple Harvest Road Race menu!   The Y is partnering with SoCCA to offer a fun, action packed 1 ½ mile Color Fun Run/Walk on Sunday October 6th 

The event will take place on the Linear Trail (starting at the intersection of High Street)

This family friendly event; which support SoCCA’s community initiatives, encourages everyone to run, walk, dance, skip from color station to color station to get blasted with color powder.  Guaranteed to bring laughter and create lifetime memories

The cost is $35 and everyone who signs up by September 15th is guaranteed a t-shirt to wear.  Registration is limited to 150 participants

The Color Fun Run/Walk begins at 8:30 a.m.  All participants should meet at the Y's Learning Center by 8:00 a.m.

After the completion of the Color Run, participants can head up to the Town Green to see the end of the road races and enjoy refreshments in a festive atmosphere.

COMMUNITY TEAMS ARE BACK!

Team SMSAA (Southington Middle School Athletic Association)

Team Tyler in honor/memory of Tyler Chamberland

Team Ralph in honor/memory of Ralph Mann

Team Adam & Jim - in honor/memory of Adam Levin and Jim Maffiolini

Cure Team - raising funds to end childhood cancer

Team CT Storm - raising funds to support local youth track and field programs

AMAZING REFRESHMENTS!

Thanks to many generous sponsors, we 'boast' having the best post-race refreshments!  So many, you will probably want to go out for another run

PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pick-up (t-shirt and race bib) will take place at the Southington Community YMCA located at 29 High Street, Southington on:

Friday, October 3rd from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 4th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 5th from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

T-shirts will be given out to first 750 who sign up for 5 Mile, 5K, 2 Mile, or Y CUP events 
T-shirts will be given out to first 250 who sign up for Little Fritter Fun Runs. 
T-shirts will be given out to all 150 who sign up for Color Fun Run/Walk
First-come-first serve on receiving desired size of t-shirt.  Exchanges may be possible after the event.

FAQs FOR APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES

Check out our race website to find out more info about the Apple Harvest Roads Races; including course maps, our community teams, past race results, past race pictures, our giving back initiatives, Y Cup 1 Mile details, Color Fun Run/Walk details, training info, nutrition & healthy recipes, and sponsorship opportunities.  www.sccymca.org/apple