Applefest 5k-10k-15k Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Location: Countryside YMCA, 1699 Deerfield Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036
Type: Run

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Race feel

Run or walk through Lebanon as part of the annual Applefest, supporting a great cause with every step.

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For a Cause

Join the 36th Annual Applefest Run/Walk in Lebanon, Ohio, offering 5k, 10k, and 15k distances. This event is a cherished part of the yearly Applefest celebration, inviting runners and walkers to experience a community-focused race. The 5k route is mostly flat, while the 10k and 15k explore a local bike trail. Participants receive a special Applefest pin, and a race shirt is available. All proceeds from your participation directly benefit the Annual Campaign, supporting a meaningful cause.

What to expect

From the organizer

Online registration closes on 9/23/2026 at midnight. You can still register on race day!

COURSE: The 36th Annual Applefest 10k/15k run and 5k run/walk are a part of the Lebanon, Ohio Applefest held each year. All 3 race distances will start near the outdoor pool pavilion. The 5k is mostly a flat route on Deerfield Rd sidewalk, then take a right onto Turtle Creek Union Rd, right on Natalie Lane to the end of the street, right onto the bike trail, right onto the sidewalk, right into the YMCA entrance and finish line. The 10k splits left onto the bike trail with a turnaround back to the YMCA following the same finish as the 5k. The 15k goes further out on the bike trail before turning around and heading back to the YMCA.

• CHECK IN:

• 15K/10k: 7:30-8:15 a.m. • 5K: 7:30-8:45 a.m. (at the Outdoor Pool Pavilion)

START TIME: •15K/10K: 8:30 a.m. •5K: 9:00 a.m. (at the Outdoor Pool Pavilion)

• AWARDS:

• Top 3 male and female overall • Results posted on Timingspot.com • Participants will receive an Applefest pin

• ENTRY FEES:

• $35 Early Bird Registration (on or before August 31) • $40 Registration (after August 31) • $20 Youth Age 6-16 (5 and under are free) • Shirt included (to guarantee must order by September 9)

• REGISTER IN PERSON: Fill out the form on the back and return to the front desk at Countryside YMCA | Lebanon along with payment.

• Results posted at Timingspot.com

There are no refunds for the event.

You can register as a Virtual Runner. You will receive a T-shirt and finisher pin (cost is $25)

All proceeds benefit the Annual Campaign

For more information call or email Jasmine Lee at 513 932 1424 ext. 140 jasmine.lee@ymcastaff.org