Registration is now open
and is running much faster than last year
and earlier SELL out in 2008 is predicted



Why run Applefest?

- - There is no race day registration - -
Applefest sold out in 2007- 2006 - 2005 - 2004- 2003

Applefest Rules

WHAT MAKES APPLEFEST SUCH A GREAT EVENT?
The Applefest Half Marathon in Hollis, New Hampshire, hosted by the Gate City Striders, provides more awards and rewards than any other half marathon.

The course travels a beautiful, scenic, rural New England course in peak foliage season. This run is beautiful; it is rewarding, it is Applefest.

Many run for the challenging course, many run for the beauty of the course. Many run just for the post-race food—especially the famous apple crisp or the beautiful long-sleeve T's. And again this year, there is a relay—a relay gets more popular every year.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE OTHER AMMENTIES?

Chip timing by Granite State Race Services	Large mile markers Course monitors
Water stops every 2 miles	Fun Themed water stops Vote for your favorite
Finisher Medals Cash prizes 3 deep for overall winners	5 year age groups for awards 3 deep for award medals, plus Large Fruit basket for 1st in age group provided by Brookdale Fruit Farm Huge Apple pies for 2nd and 3rd places provided by New England Countr Pies

FREE Massage for Runners Provided by: The Nashua Community College Massage Therapy Dept.

"My favorite race of the year" - NH Runners Magazine

"One of the top 50 New England Races" - New England Runner

"One of the best footraces in New England" - Hockomock Swamp Rat

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