Orchard Dash 5k
Mooresville, United States • 19 Oct 2025
Overview
Orchard Dash 5k & Lil' Apple Dasher takes place on October 19, 2025 in Mooresville, Indiana. The event is held at Anderson Orchard, 369 East Greencastle Road, Mooresville, IN 46158. The event includes on-site food and merchandise options; caramel apples, apple cider, and cider slushies are available for purchase at the orchard but are not included with registration.
Events
The event program includes multiple run options and a pie eating contest as a post-race activity. Distances offered:
- 5k Run/Walk
- Pumpkin Challenge 5k Run/Walk
- Virtual 5k Run/Walk
- Lil' Apple Dasher Kid's 1/2 Mile
The Pumpkin Challenge requires participants to carry a pumpkin for about 3/4 of a mile, including a hill climb, and to return the pumpkin intact at the finish. Finishers of the Pumpkin Challenge receive a lanyard medallion to add to the 5k finisher medal. Registration for the Pumpkin Challenge is marked as sold out.
Course and additional activities
The course runs through the orchard and includes hilly, trail sections with seasonal views. Post-race activities listed at the site include a no-hands pie eating contest, cornhole, giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, giant pong, tug of war, and potato sack races. Pricing shown on the event page includes a 5k entry price of $44.99 and a Lil' Apple Dasher price of $29.99. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.