Registration now open for the 16th annual Apple Harvest Day 5k

posted on 9/25/2024

The Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2024 Apple Harvest Day 5k. Now in its 16th year, the Apple Harvest Day 5k will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8:30 a.m., beginning and ending on St. Thomas Street in front of the Dover District Courthouse. This year’s race underwriter is Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

The USATF-certified course winds through historic downtown Dover and is perfect for advanced runners as well as beginners and families. Registration fees are $30 for adults 21 and over and $20 for runners under the age of 21. To register, visit dovernh.org/AHD5k. Online registration closes on Oct. 1, and in-person registration will be available at the Chamber until Oct. 4 or on the day of the race at the start line. Fees after October 1 are $35 for runners 21 and over and $25 for runners under 21. Cash prizes are awarded to the top finishers.

Before and during the race, runners and spectators can enjoy free coffee courtesy of New Hampshire Coffee Roasters. Following the race, each runner over the age of 21 will receive two complimentary pours of North Country Hard Cider, with non-alcoholic apple cider available for minors. Non-runners can purchase cider tokens at a cost of $5 each.

The 40th Apple Harvest Day Festival kicks off at 9 a.m. on Oct. 5 with 300 vendors, two entertainment stages, children’s amusements, and two food courts. To see which vendors have signed up for Apple Harvest Day this year, visit appleharvestday.com. For more information about Portsmouth Regional Hospital, visit portsmouthhospital.com.