Mercier Orchards Spiked Apple 5k
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About the Race
Like Running or Walking? Love Cider? This race is for you! Join us on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:30am for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Mercier Orchards! Located in Blue Ridge, Georgia, and founded by Bill and Adele Mercier in 1943, they are now a fourth-generation family-owned and veteran-operated farm. Starting out as a humble roadside stand selling only apples, they are now one of the most popular agrotourism destinations in the south. . So...
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How hard is the Mercier Orchards Spiked Apple 5k 5K?
We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.
What should I wear?
Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.
When does it sell out?
No published deadline. Most races raise the entry fee in tiers and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.
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