Orchard Dash 5k & Lil' Apple Dash

The Orchard Dash celebrates the fall season racing through beautiful Anderson Orchard. The race offers a 5k, and epic “Lil’ Apple Dash” for the kids! The Orchard Dash is a fall lovers favorite! Athletes enjoy the crisp cool air, and the beautiful leaves changing colors all around the course. Start a tradition that the whole family will love and register today!

NEW! Pumpkin Challenge

Run with a pumpkin during your 5k for just over 3/4 of a mile including the toughest hill climb of the route, and through the finish! It's absolutely terribly tough...but the bragging rights & pictures make it all worthwhile! You do have to return the pumpkin at the finish line (intact), but all Finishers get the Pumpkin Challenge Finisher lanyard medallion to add to the 5k Finisher medal! Extremely limited spots available.

Indy's Only Fall Run on an Orchard!

Who wants to run a fall themed Orchard/Pumpkin/Festive run on more pavement?! Get off the roads and take on a challenge that you and your family/friends will CRAVE annually just like that cider. Race the Orchard Dash at beautiful family owned Anderson Orchard!

Run the Hills, Love the Miles

This trail race takes place all throughout the orchard offering a course you will not easily forget. The views are stellar, and they are earned. Families of all ages and abilities have made this event a fall tradition, and one they celebrate finishing annually. Join the fun...we guarantee you'll grow to "Run the Hills, and LOVE THE MILES!" 

"No Hands" Pie Eating Contest & More

Post race will offer lots of fun like the following: 

• Pie Eating Contest (no hands for extra fun)
• Cornhole 
• Giant Jenga
• Giant Connect Four 
• Giant Pong 
• Tug O' War (get your teams together) 
• Potato Sack Races (all ages!)