Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K
When is Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K?
Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K takes place on Saturday, September 12, 2026 in St Johns, MI.
What distances does Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K offer?
Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K offers 3 events: Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K, Uncle John's Orchard Run 10K, Uncle John’s Orchard Double 5K/10K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K | 3.1 mi | $35.00 | Register |
| Uncle John's Orchard Run 10K | 6.2 mi | $40.00 | Register |
| Uncle John’s Orchard Double 5K/10K | 9.3 mi | $65.00 | Register |
How much does Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K cost?
Registration for Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K starts at $35.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K held?
Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K is held in St Johns, MI at 8614 N US-127.
About Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K
Two days. One farm. Full fall weekend.
Uncle John’s Weekend kicks off with the Orchard Run on Saturday, bringing runners onto the farm for a 5K and 10K set in the apple orchards and open fields of Uncle John’s Cider Mill. Want to run them both? No problem. Start times are staggered this year for those that want to grab those extra mils. It’s crisp air, dirt under your feet, and a course that feels like Michigan in September.
Come for the run. Stay for the weekend.
Make It a Weekend
Run Saturday. Ride Sunday.
Two days. One venue. A full weekend at Uncle John’s.
Saturday kicks things off with the inaugural Uncle John's Orchard Run—5K, 10K and the Double Orchard. Stick around after and enjoy the farm, settle in, and make a weekend of it.
Sunday brings the Uncle John’s Gravel Race. Same start line, different kind of effort. For more details: https://unclejohnsgravelrace.com
Camping on Site
Stay right on the property and enjoy the full experience. On-site camping is available all weekend so you can roll from run to ride without packing up.
For camping details, contact Dan at: dan@131cyclingseries.com
Welcome to the Farm
There’s plenty to do between races:
Uncle John's Cider Mill Taproom with hard cider and wine
Fresh donuts and baked goods
Corn maze, wagon rides, and family farm activities
Food trucks all weekend
Check out the venue for more information: https://www.ujcidermill.com
Orchard Run + Cider Mill Day
9:00 AM: Uncle John's Orchard Run late registration + packet pick-up
10:00 AM: Free Kids Run
10:30 AM - 5K Start
11:30 AM - 10K Start / The Double Orchard
11:45 AM - 5K AWARDS
1:00 PM - 10K/Double Orchard Awards
Create a Team
Putting a team together is simple:
The first person to register creates the team.
They’ll choose a team name and password during registration.
Share those details so others can join when they sign up.
Each team member registers and pays individually—no need for one person to manage it all.
Bonus: Every team member (4 minimum) receives $5 off their registration for teams of four or more! Be sure to select multi-person SignUp pricing.
5K + 10K Courses
Runners, walkers and kids start at the lower parking area of the Uncle John's Cider Mill. Head straight into the orchard—apple rows, open farmland, and wide dirt lanes. It’s closed course so it's safe for everyone from the fastest runners and Party in the Backers.
Apples on the trees. Corn turning. Budding pumpkins. That harvest vibe you only get for a few weeks.
Running the 10K? You’ll loop it twice—and the second time you’ll know exactly where to go.
What You Get
Every runner receives:
A tech shirt
Custom finisher medal
Fresh apple cider at the finish
Chip timing
Commemorative event bib
Free photos from Stellafly
Overall + Age Group Awards
Overall and age group awards top finishers recognized on-site with the crowd
1st Overall Male and 1st Overall Female will each receive: Pumpkin and a special baked item from Uncle John's Orchard Run
2nd and 3rd Overall Male and Female will each receive: Pumpkin and a special baked item from Uncle John's Orchard Run
Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female will each receive: Pumpkin and a special baked item from Uncle John's Orchard Run
The top 3 males and top 3 females in the following age groups will each receive a PUMPKIN from the Uncle John's Cider Mill's Pumpkin Patch:
12 and Under, 13–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80+
We Need Helpers
We're always in need of awesome volunteers to help make the race a success. There are several shifts to choose from when signing up as a volunteer.
Besides having a great time at a beautiful farm, you'll receive:
Choice of a FREE race registration for you or someone else.
Exclusive volunteer shirt
Snacks, Pepsi products
Volunteer Spots: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/StJohns/UncleJohnsOrchardRun