Keel Farm Spiked Apple 5k
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Event
The Keel Farm Spiked Apple 5k is scheduled for March 21, 2026 at Keel Farms in Plant City, FL (5202 Thonotosassa Rd, 33565). The event offers these distances:
- 5K Run/Walk
- 1.5 Mile Cider Walk The event is open to participants listed as ages 1 to 98 and features three wave start options. The race is timed and scored by J3 Timing, with results posted online.
Details
The course starts and finishes at the farm and is a scenic two-loop route. The surface is a mix of grass and paved sections, with several turns through blueberry areas on the farm. Organizers note the course is not optimized for personal records. Registration includes a t-shirt, a shatterproof collapsible glass, a finisher medal, a chip-timed race bib, a homemade cider donut, and a cider pour (under-21 participants receive juice or soda instead of cider and no souvenir glass). Free finisher photos will be uploaded after the event. Packet pickup is available at Keel and Curley Farm. A virtual participation option is offered, with either local packet pickup and a remote run or a shipped packet for a virtual entry (shipping fees may apply). Age group awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in standard ten-year categories. Dogs on leash under six feet are allowed; strollers are permitted but not recommended due to uneven ground. The event partners with Florida Giant Dog Rescue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.