Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run

02/02/2026

🍎🏃‍♂️ Registration is OPEN! 🏃‍♀️🍎

The 6th Annual Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run is happening October 10th, and this year brings something even bigger…

✨ NEW for 2026 — we’re now part of the H.O.P.E. Series!
“Four races, ONE community.”

Every step you take helps support mental health, connection, and hope right here in OUR community, and all proceeds from each race are donated directly to local programs supporting mental health.

Grab your friends, family, and your running shoes and come be part of something that truly matters.

💥 Register for the full HOPE Series and you’ll:
✅ Be signed up for all four races in one transaction
✅ Receive a special series-only full-zip hoodie
✅ Support multiple organizations making a difference locally

📅 HOPE Series Events

• Run for Brain Health 5k (Road or Trail) — May 16
• Florissa Family 5k — June 13
• NAMI Sauk Area 5K — July 11
• Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run (5K or Half Marathon) — October 10

🚨 Early bird pricing is live now — don’t wait!

👉 Sign up for the HOPE Series:
runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sterling/HopeSeries

👉 Register for the Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run:
svappleciderrun.com

Let’s show up, run together, and make a real impact in our community. Who’s in? 💪

01/30/2026

That's right! We are now honored to be the 4th race in the H.O.P.E SERIES!

10/11/2025

🍎 Wow—what a perfect day for the 5th Annual Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run! ☀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A huge thank you to all the participants, spectators, Beast Pacing , Shazam Racing , volunteers, and sponsors who made today such an incredible success! 🙌 This was our biggest year yet with 243 total registrations — 83 for the Half Marathon and 160 for the 5K! 🎉

We’re so grateful for the amazing energy everyone brought today, and we can’t wait to see you all again next year! 🍁 Mark your calendars for the 2nd Saturday in October — you won’t want to miss it!

📸 If you snapped photos from today’s race, tag Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run — we’d love to see and share your memories!

10/10/2025

🍎🏃‍♀️ The Apple Cider Run is TOMORROW! 🏃‍♂️🍎

We can’t wait to see everyone out at Selmi’s for this year’s run! A huge THANK YOU again to all of our amazing sponsors who make this event possible — we couldn’t do it without your support! 🙌

📩 If you registered but didn’t get the email we sent out a couple days ago with race info, please message us so we can resend it to you.

🎟 Not signed up yet? There’s still time!
✅ You can register online at https://raceroster.com/events/2025/97015/sauk-valley-apple-cider-run , or
✅ Sign up in person at Selmi’s between 7:00–7:45 AM before the race starts.

Packet Pick Up Options:
- Friday 4-6pm at 7:24 Fitness on the Rock Studio, 109 1st Ave. Rock Falls (South Doors)
- Saturday 7-7:45am at Selmi's (Blue tents near Start/Finish line)

Grab a friend, come enjoy the fall weather, and help us kick off an awesome Apple Cider Run weekend! 🍏💪

Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run Selmi's Greenhouse, Sweet Corn, Pumpkin Patch and Orchard, Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL - Welcome to the 5th AnnualSauk Valley Apple Cider… - October 11, 2025

10/09/2025

A huge thank-you to Katy Selmi – Country Financial for sponsoring this year’s run and helping our community thrive!

A HUGE thank-you to all our sponsors for supporting the Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run!
We’re so grateful for their partnership in making this event possible. Be sure to show them some love and support the businesses that support our community. 💪🍏

Also, there is still time to sign up and don't wait as we only have a few sizes of shirts left! Sign up for the 5k or 1/2 marathon at svappleciderrun.com !

10/09/2025

Thank you to Exclusive Style & Protection for sponsoring this year’s run and giving back to our community in such a strong way.

A HUGE thank-you to all our sponsors for supporting the Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run!
We’re so grateful for their partnership in making this event possible. Be sure to show them some love and support the businesses that support our community. 💪🍏

Also, there is still time to sign up and don't wait as we only have a few sizes of shirts left! Sign up for the 5k or 1/2 marathon at svappleciderrun.com !

10/08/2025

We’re grateful to Selmi's Weddings and Events for sponsoring the Apple Cider Run. Thank you for helping create special moments in our community!

A HUGE thank-you to all our sponsors for supporting the Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run!
We’re so grateful for their partnership in making this event possible. Be sure to show them some love and support the businesses that support our community. 💪🍏

Also, there is still time to sign up and don't wait as we only have a few sizes of shirts left! Sign up for the 5k or 1/2 marathon at svappleciderrun.com !

10/08/2025

Shoutout to 815 Porta Potty for being a sponsor this year! Your support keeps our runners comfortable on race day. 🚻💪

A HUGE thank-you to all our sponsors for supporting the Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run!
We’re so grateful for their partnership in making this event possible. Be sure to show them some love and support the businesses that support our community. 💪🍏

Also, there is still time to sign up and don't wait as we only have a few sizes of shirts left! Sign up for the 5k or 1/2 marathon at svappleciderrun.com !

10/07/2025

Thank you to Rituals Chiropractic for supporting our runners and our community. Strong bodies, strong race day!

A HUGE thank-you to all our sponsors for supporting the Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run!
We’re so grateful for their partnership in making this event possible. Be sure to show them some love and support the businesses that support our community. 💪🍏

If you signed up prior to today, make sure you check your email for some important info regarding the race to help you plan ahead! If you did not get the email, please contact us!

Also, there is still time to sign up and don't wait as we only have a few sizes of shirts left! Sign up for the 5k or 1/2 marathon at svappleciderrun.com !

10/07/2025

A big thank-you to Surf Internet for helping power our community events. We’re grateful for your support of the Apple Cider Run!

A HUGE thank-you to all our sponsors for supporting the Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run!
We’re so grateful for their partnership in making this event possible. Be sure to show them some love and support the businesses that support our community. 💪🍏

Also, there is still time to sign up and don't wait as we only have a few sizes of shirts left! Sign up for the 5k or 1/2 marathon at svappleciderrun.com !

10/06/2025

We appreciate JJM Printing for being a sponsor this year. Thanks for helping bring our event to life, and getting our shirts for the 5k, and signs ready throughout the course!

A HUGE thank-you to all our sponsors for supporting the Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run!
We’re so grateful for their partnership in making this event possible. Be sure to show them some love and support the businesses that support our community. 💪🍏

Also, there is still time to sign up and don't wait as we only have a few sizes of shirts left! Sign up for the 5k or 1/2 marathon at svappleciderrun.com !

10/05/2025

Big thanks to Stone Bridge Running for sponsoring and keeping our runners equipped with the best gear and community support!

A HUGE thank-you to all our sponsors for supporting the Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run!
We’re so grateful for their partnership in making this event possible. Be sure to show them some love and support the businesses that support our community. 💪🍏

Also, there is still time to sign up and don't wait as we only have a few sizes of shirts left! Sign up for the 5k or 1/2 marathon at svappleciderrun.com !