Limited to 1200 Half Runners
& 150 Two Person Teams
- - There is no race day registration - -
Applefest sold out EARLY in 2009 - 2008 - 2007- 2006 - 2005 - 2004- 2003

Applefest is New England Runner Magazine
RACE OF THE YEAR 2008

Why run Applefest?

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?

Disposable 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 Country Pies

Thank You to our Friends at Amateur Radio Emergency Service for their communications assistance during our race. Your support is very much appreciated

"Race of Year 2008" - New England Runner

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

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

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