Running: Apple Harvest Race Adds New Twist
Southington – The Apple Harvest Festival Road Race has been an autumn tradition in Southington for 43 years and the race is always looking to add new aspects to its schedule, taking place on 2 October.
This year the Southington Community YMCA has launched a new partnership with the Southington Chamber of Commerce and the two have combined for the new Chamber Corporate Cup – a new category in the Apple Harvest Festival road race this fall.
Local businesses and agencies will register and participate in the 5K road race as a ‘corporate team’. The team with the lowest time average of three runners will win the Chamber Corporate Cup trophy. Along with this, one trophy will be given to the male runners and a trophy will be given to the female runners. Also, the top three male and female individuals in the Chamber Corporate Cup Division will receive medals.
John Myers, director of the Apple Harvest Festival road race, said, “My son (Jack) works in New York City and he told me he was going to join his team corporate team for a road race and I said, ‘ We should do that.” “We’re excited about that and we know the Chamber is excited to bring some unity and a sense of company. We look forward to a good response.”
The cost is $30 and $10 of the entry fee goes back to supporting the Southington Chamber of Commerce community outreach programs and services.
Those interested in joining the Chamber Corporate Cup should contact John Myers at or to incorporate their company.
“The Chamber Corporate Cup is a great extension of our partnership with local businesses. It is a great incentive for them to be proactive and enhance their overall health and well-being while at the same time giving back to the community.” CEO of Southington YMCA Mark Pooler said, “We are grateful to the Southington Chamber of Commerce and local businesses for their support of the Apple Harvest Road Race.
Race information can be found at www.sccymca.org/apple. Apple Harvest offers the 5K, a five-mile, two-mile walk (not on time), the Y-Cup, a one-mile run for fourth and fifth graders, the Middle School Cup, and the Little Fritters Fun Run.
“As founder and coordinator of the Apple Harvest Festival for its first 35 years, the Southington Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to partner with the Southington Y. and sponsor the first annual Southington Chamber Corporate Cup AHF Road Race. The Chamber President and “Participating in races is a fun and healthy way to strengthen employee bonds and create more camaraderie in the workplace,” said CEO Barbara Coleman-Heckeler. To defend the right to perform in the company the coveted Chamber Cup.”
Last year the race attracted more than 1,600 runners and there are virtual options available to the people of the city for the 43rd annual Apple Harvest Road Race.
