Apple Ridge Relay
Presented by Hunter Subaru
EVENT GUIDE
July 26, 2025
July 26, 2025
Please take a moment to review the event guide below, prior to race day.
Packet Pickup
Race Day Packet Pickup
Saturday, July 26, 2025
6:30am - 7:30am
Location
Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard
170 Stepp Orchard Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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PARKING
On-site parking will be available adjacent to the Start/Finish line at Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard.
Race Info
Start Time: 8:00am
Course Cutoff: 12:00pm
Get ready to run through the beauty of Stepp's Hillcrest Apple Orchard! This isn't your typical run—our 2-mile course is a unique combination of beauty and challenge. You'll weave up and down a few stinker hills, through the apple orchard on trails, race along gravel and dirt orchard roads, and bounce across stretches of soft, fresh-mowed grass.
Running with a team? Each team of 2 or 3 will run an overall total of 20 miles in the 2-mile loop relay format! Each team member can run as many loops as desired before handing off to the next teammate, in any order.
Stroller friendly? Due to multiple varieties of uneven terrain, strollers are not recommended at this event.
Dog friendly? Furry friends are family too! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to participate with their owner.
The course will have one water station around mile 1.6.
Portajons will be available near the Start/Finish line.
Awards
Male & Female Overall and Masters winners of the Individual Event will receive Fleet Feet Asheville Gift Certificates and an Apple Ridge Relay mason jar glass!
Team Award Winners and Individual Age Group Award Winners will also receive an Apple Ridge Relay mason jar glass!
- The awards ceremony for the individual event will take place at approximately 12:15pm.
- The awards ceremony for the team relay events will take place at approximately 12:30pm.
Can't stay? You may also pick up your award at Fleet Feet Asheville in Biltmore Park, beginning Tuesday, July 29th after 3pm, or reach out to support@idaph.net for a payment link to have it shipped.
Learn more about prizes and awards categories HERE.
POST RACE
Cross the finish line and rehydrate with locally sourced, fresh natural spring water from Asheville Spring Water!
Pick up an apple cider slushie, a fresh apple cider donut, and yes, APPLES! from Stepp's Hillcrest Orchard!
You can also grab iced coffee and drinks from The Jitter Buggy and refuel with a hot dog from Silly Willies hot dog cart. Please bring cash or a card and help support these awesome local businesses!
Don’t forget to stop by the iDaph Merchandise Tent for some cool race merchandise!
Brighten your day with a stunning sunflower bouquet from Black Dog Flowers and Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard, available for purchase at the race for only $20!
Each hand-tied arrangement features farm-fresh sunflowers bursting with color and cheer—perfect for celebrating your run, surprising a friend, or bringing summer sunshine home.
Quantities are limited, so grab yours early!
Charity Partner
idream Athletes Foundation
It is the mission, duty and purpose of iDream Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities for Western North Carolina youth and adults who are unable to pay for sporting event fees, coaching, travel expenses and/or equipment to train for and/or participate in our WNC sporting events. This tax-exempt non-profit provides needs-based scholarships. The amounts to be gifted are determined on a case-by-case basis through a criteria-selection process.
