Ditmars Spiked Apple 5k

Like Running or Walking?  Love Cider?  This race is for you! 

Join us on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 9:00am for an exciting new event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Ditmars Orchard! Ditmars Orchard has expanded to include their vineyard, wine, pumpkin patch and a focus on specialty food items that you can’t find anywhere else. So come join us for a family friendly event. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the cider and camaraderie this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience!  This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. 

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt:  Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included! 
• Glass:  Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a bottle opener.
• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
• Results Posted Online
• A homemade Cider Donut
• ...and of course, a pour of cider!

What's Better than an amazing venue and free Hard Cider?  Getting all of that plus Incredible Homemade Cider Donuts of Course! 

Your Registration includes cider donuts at the finish line, and make sure to check out the awesome goodies at the country store after the race!  

Our race team will be taking photos at the finish line and will upload them to the race page for free download after the race!

The course starts and finishes at the winery!  This is a cross country style course and includes some areas of uneven footing but is very suitable for both walkers and runners.   The course is 2 laps. 

Click Here for an Interactive Course Map

We are excited to announce that the local charity partner for this event is The American Cancer Society - Relay for Life Division.

The Relay For Life movement is dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Through funds donated, time given, or awareness raised, our communities are teaming up - virtually or in person - to make a difference. When we rally together in the fight against cancer, we can accomplish anything.

For more information click here!

This event will be offering Age Group Awards!  In addition to scoring all of the great swag listed above, the top 3 finishers in each age category also receives a custom age group award!   

10 Year Categories: 1-9, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

Important details: 

• Competitive Runners, please start with the first group to be eligible for an age group awards. 
• If your event has wave start times, age group winners must start with the first wave to be eligible for a pin. 
• There will be no age group ceremony.  Please look up your results at www.J3Timing.com after finishing and if you placed top 3 in your category please visit the registration table to pick up your award.
• Age Group pins will be available for pickup 1 hour after the start of the first wave - age group awards are only available the day of the event and will not be available for shipment once the event has concluded.

FAQ's

Is the race only for 21+? No, minors are welcome to participate and receive a discounted registration that includes a shirt, medal and bib (these participants will not receive a wine glass or a wine pour).
Are strollers allowed? You are welcome to use a stroller for this event but it is not recommended due to uneven ground on the course and children in strollers can participate for free and do not need to register.
Is walking allowed? Yes Absolutely!  We have as many walkers as we do runners (if not more!)
Is the race dog friendly?  Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at this event.
I still have questions, who do I contact?  If you have a question, someone else probably does too.  Email us using the "questions" button on this page, we would love to hear from you!  

Packet Pickup is scheduled for the day of the event and will start an hour before the event starts!

Absolutely!  We have been getting many inquiries about virtual participation and have integrated a virtual option into our regular registration.

Please feel free to register through the regular registration link above and you can either: 

1) Pick up packet during packet pickup or on the morning of the race, but run on your own (hint:  wine ticket is still good if you use this strategy)

2) Contact us at any time to switch to the Virtual Hard Cider 5k and we'll ship your packet (There will be a shipping and handling charge for this option)

Also, if you intend on running, but later change your mind and would like to do either of these options, that's ok too!  If you are definitely going to have us ship your packet and run virtually though, we do recommend you follow the instructions below:

1). Go to runsignup.com/profile and log into your account.

2). Click on "Manage Registration" next to this race.

3). On the next page click on transfer to another race and choose the virtual hard cider 5k race.

CLICK HERE FOR 2026 RESULTS!