Sat, Apr 10, 2027

Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k

Grand Rapids, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

About the Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k

The course runs through the grounds of a winery and orchard, looping out through the vineyards on grass and uneven terrain. It is not set up for fast times, but the surroundings make that easy to forgive. The route starts and finishes at the winery itself, so the post-race cider is right there waiting.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at the winery, which is worth doing if you can make it. Race-morning pickup is also available, but the earlier window keeps things less hectic. After finishing, there is cider and cider donuts at the winery, and age group awards are handed out at the registration table rather than a formal ceremony.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a decent-sized field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2026 results

469finishers

18:13winner

38:34median

1:13:04cutoff

Top 3: Mackenzie Calhoon (18:13) · Keith Mulder (18:17) · Caleb Zuverink (18:17)

The Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/10/2027 09:00$25

Help with Check-in Then Run 7:30am to 9:00am4/10/2027 07:30$15

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Common Questions About the Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k

Will I finish last at the Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 38:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:13:04, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k a good first 5K?

A field of 469 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k?

The 5K winner ran 18:13 while the median finisher took 38:34. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.