Apple Fest Run/Walk

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2026
Join the Apple Fest celebration in Gays Mills with a scenic run or walk through Wisconsin's Driftless Area. Choose from chip-timed 2-mile and 5-mile runs, a kids' dash, or a 2-mile walk on a course known for its hills and autumn views. The event supports the local Food4Kids program.
Sat 26 Sep 2026
5 miles

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Event Overview

The Apple Fest Run/Walk takes place in Gays Mills, Wisconsin, a town known as Apple Country in the Driftless Area. The event is part of the annual Apple Fest celebration. It offers four different activities: a 2 Mile Run, a 5 Mile Run, a Kids 1/4 Mile Run for participants aged 15 and under, and a 2 Mile Walk.

Course & Location

The runs take place on a course described as having many hills with some flat sections. The 5-mile run follows a wooded backroad heading out of town. The course runs alongside the Kickapoo River and offers views of fall foliage. The start and finish line is located by the dam in Gays Mills. Registration and the event base is at Lions Club Park adjacent to the Gays Mills bridge.

Event Details

Same-day registration is available at the Lions Shelter park. The 2 Mile and 5 Mile runs are chip-timed. The event supports a local program called Food4Kids, run by the North Crawford National Honor Society, which provides food to students with food insecurities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • 2 Mile Run
  • 5 Mile Run
  • Kids 1/4 Mile Run (ages 15 and under)
  • 2 Mile Walk
5 mi
5 Mile Run
2 Mile Run
2 Mile Walk
Kids 1/4 Mile Run