Apple Harvest 10k 2026

Description

Course

Certified ( VT13007JK ) 10K out and back through Shelburne and Charlotte. This fast course is a mix of dirt and paved roads and has pleasant scenery - apple orchards, views along Lake Champlain, and the covered bridge at the turn around point. The start and finish is at Shelburne beach and proceeds along Bostwick, Orchard, and Lake roads. Water stops are at approximately 2 and 4 miles.

Registration

Pre-registration online, closes on Friday, Sept. 25th at noon or at 180 participants . There will be NO race day registration; pre-registered runners can pick up their bibs at the Shelburne Town Beach between 7:45 and 8:45 AM. Bib pickup will close promptly at 8:45.

Restrictions

Open to all runners 12 and older. For runners under the age of 12, the runner must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the race. PLEASE NOTE that the Town of Shelburne prohibits dogs, whether leashed or unleashed, on the beach and in the park.

The finish line will be open with timing active for 90 minutes from the start of the race (until approximately 10:30 AM). Participants who have not returned to the finish by this time may not be recorded in the final results.

Entry Fee

$20 Pre-registration/$25 Race Day (GMAA Members subtract $5)

Prizes

Prizes for top men’s, women’s and non-binary finishers in each age group (followed by perennial crowd-pleaser, the GMAA prize raffle!)

Parking

Event parking on site at Shelburne Town Beach lot.

Information

Contact race director, Ruth Blauwiekel, at appleharvest@gmaa.run

After the Race

Shelburne Orchards, located near the one mile mark of the race, will be open 9-5 race day. They have apple picking, cider doughnuts, and cider!

REFRESHMENTS FOR ALL AFTER THE RACE AT SHELBURNE BEACH!

NOTE: GMAA/Insurance rules prohibit running with a baby jogger or dog. For safety reasons and as a courtesy to fellow runners, GMAA strongly discourages the use of headphones.

There are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers.